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Breast cancer genetic counseling after diagnosis but before treatment: a pilot study on treatment consequences and psychological impact.
Patient education and counseling - 1 Oct 2012
Wevers Marijke R, Hahn Daniela E E, Verhoef Senno, Bolhaar Marijke D K, Ausems Margreet G E M, Aaronson Neil K, Bleiker Eveline M A
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OBJECTIVE: Female breast cancer patients carrying a BRCA1/2-mutation have an increased risk of second primary breast and ovarian tumors. Little is known about the psychological impact and treatment consequences of rapid genetic counseling and testing offered between breast cancer diagnosis and surgery. METHODS: Female breast cancer patients, who had received rapid genetic counseling (and optional testing)...
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