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"I Don't Want to Be an Ostrich": Managing Mothers' Uncertainty during BRCA1/2 Genetic Counseling.

Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Jun 2017

Fisher Carla L, Roccotagliata Thomas, Rising Camella J, Kissane David W, Glogowski Emily A, Bylund Carma L

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Families who face genetic disease risk must learn how to grapple with complicated uncertainties about their health and future on a long-term basis. Women who undergo BRCA 1/2 genetic testing describe uncertainty related to personal risk as well as their loved ones', particularly daughters', risk. The genetic counseling setting is a prime opportunity for practitioners to help mothers manage uncertainty in the...

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PMID: 27473644
DOI: 10.1007/s10897-016-9998-x

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