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Disclosure of positive BRCA1/2-mutation status in young couples: The journey from uncertainty to bonding through partner support.

1 Jan 2008

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BRCA1/2-positive women who learn their mutation status early in the life-course face unique challenges related to navigating the tasks of young adulthood. Using qualitative methods and grounded theory, the authors analyzed in-depth interviews with 11 women aged 26 to 35 who learned their mutation status before marriage. Their narratives illustrate the complexity of relationship formation, and highlight the...

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PMID: 25132793
DOI: 10.1037/a0012914

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