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'The BRCA clock is ticking!': negotiating medical concerns and reproductive goals in preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
Human fertility (Cambridge, England) - 1 Sept 2014
Rubin Lisa R, Werner-Lin Allison, Sagi Michal, Cholst Ina, Stern Rikki, Lilienthal Debra, Hurley Karen
Abstract excerpt
Despite research on BRCA1/2 mutation carriers attitudes towards preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), considerably less is known about individuals' experience with its use. Through case reports of BRCA1/2 mutation carriers' thoughts on, and use of, PGD, this paper highlights how the option of PGD is experienced and negotiated in the context of reproductive and life-course goals. Drawing on qualitative...
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