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Conditions and consequences of a BRCA mutation in young, single women of childbearing age.

Oncology nursing forum - 1 Sept 2010

Hamilton Rebekah, Hurley Karen E

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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To explore the experiences of young, single women who are at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) because of a BRCA mutation. RESEARCH APPROACH: Qualitative. SETTING: Seven states and Canada. PARTICIPANTS: 11 single women aged 18-35 years who tested positive for a BRCA mutation. METHODOLOGIC APPROACH: Grounded theory with in-depth individual interviews conducted via...

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PMID: 20797954
DOI: 10.1188/10.ONF.627-634

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