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Psychosocial and Clinical Factors Associated with Family Communication of Cancer Genetic Test Results among Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer at a Young Age.
Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Feb 2017
Elrick Ashley, Ashida Sato, Ivanovich Jennifer, Lyons Sarah, Biesecker Barbara B, Goodman Melody S, Kaphingst Kimberly A
Abstract excerpt
Genetic test results have medical implications beyond the patient that extend to biological family members. We examined psychosocial and clinical factors associated with communication of genetic test results within families. Women (N = 1080) diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 or younger completed an online survey; 920 women that reported prior cancer genetic testing were included in analysis. We examined the...
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