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Colonoscopy use following mutation detection in Lynch syndrome: exploring a role for cancer screening in adaptation.
Clinical genetics - 1 Apr 2011
Hadley D W, Ashida S, Jenkins J F, Calzone K A, Kirsch I R, Koehly L M
Abstract excerpt
Lynch syndrome (LS) is the most common inherited form of colorectal cancer. Mutation carriers can reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with colorectal cancer through colonoscopy. Theoretical models suggest that such health-related behaviors might also bring psychological benefits. This study assessed whether colonoscopy following mutation detection was associated with the levels of depressive symptoms....
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