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Incidence and predictors of positive and negative effects of BRCA1/2 genetic testing on familial relationships: a 3-year follow-up study.

Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Jan 2012

Lapointe Julie, Bouchard Karine, Patenaude Andrea Farkas, Maunsell Elizabeth, Simard Jacques, Dorval Michel

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PURPOSE: Little is known about the long-term impact of BRCA1/2 testing on the relationships between family members. We assessed the incidence of positive and negative family relationship effects of BRCA1/2 testing in the 3 years after result disclosure and identified predictors of these effects. METHODS: A total of 485 women and 67 men who had undergone BRCA1/2 testing were asked 3 years later whether having been...

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PMID: 22237432
DOI: 10.1038/gim.0b013e3182310a7f

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