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When parents disclose BRCA1/2 test results: their communication and perceptions of offspring response.
Cancer - 1 Jul 2012
Bradbury Angela R, Patrick-Miller Linda, Egleston Brian L, Olopade Olufunmilayo I, Daly Mary B, Moore Cynthia W, Sands Colleen B, Schmidheiser Helen, Kondamudi Preethi K, Feigon Maia, Ibe Comfort N, Daugherty Christopher K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: BRCA1/2 testing is not recommended for children, as risk reduction measures and screening are not generally recommended before 25 years old (YO). Little is known about the prevalence and predictors of parent communication to offspring and how offspring respond to this communication. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents who had BRCA1/2 testing and at least 1 child <25 YO....
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