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Melanoma genetic testing, counseling, and adherence to skin cancer prevention and detection behaviors.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Apr 2013
Glanz Karen, Volpicelli Kathryn, Kanetsky Peter A, Ming Michael E, Schuchter Lynn M, Jepson Christopher, Domchek Susan M, Armstrong Katrina
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BACKGROUND: Little is known about the impact of knowledge of CDKN2A and MC1R genotype on melanoma prevention behaviors like sun avoidance and skin examination in the context of familial melanoma. METHODS: Seventy-three adults with a family history of melanoma were randomly assigned to be offered individualized CDKN2A and MC1R genotyping results in the context of a genetic counseling session, or the standard...
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