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Cancer worry among Norwegian male BRCA1/2 mutation carriers.

Familial cancer - 1 Sept 2011

Strømsvik Nina, Råheim Målfrid, Gjengedal Eva

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This qualitative study explored the experiences of Norwegian men after being identified as BRCA 1/2 mutation-positive. Only limited knowledge is available on this topic; therefore, the aim of this study was to gain a deeper insight from the men's own perspectives. Data were collected from in-depth interviews with 15 men and seven of their partners. The participants described fear of cancer development, and two...

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PMID: 21603983
DOI: 10.1007/s10689-011-9456-8
PMCID: PMC3175350

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