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[Cancer genetic counseling and quality of life: the effect of coping strategies and psychopathological symptoms during pre-test genetic counseling].
Recenti progressi in medicina - 1 Aug 2015
Di Mattei Valentina Elisabetta, Duchini Elena, Zucchi Paola, Patricelli Maria Grazia, Rognone Alessia, Di Pierro Rossella, Zambetti Milvia, Sarno Lucio
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: The cancer genetic counseling (CGC) identifies genetic mutations for hereditary neoplastic diseases, but little is known on its psychological effects on subjects. METHODS: The present study involved women who underwent genetic counseling for breast or ovarian cancer: 19 unaffected, 43 current patients, and 28 past patients. The aim of the study was to examine the relation between coping strategies and...
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