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Preferences for genetic testing to identify hereditary colorectal cancer: perspectives of high-risk patients, community members, and clinicians.
Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education - 1 Mar 2012
Walsh Judith, Arora Millie, Hosenfeld Christina, Ladabaum Uri, Kuppermann Miriam, Knight Sara J
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The aim of this study was to establish key characteristics that patients, consumers, and health professionals value regarding genetic testing (GT) and personalized medicine using the example of GT for hereditary Lynch syndrome. We conducted a series of focus groups with individuals recruited from a clinic that follows those at high risk for hereditary cancer, individuals recruited from the community, physicians,...
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