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Development of an Educational Program Integrating Concepts of Genetic Risk and Preventive Strategies for Children with a Family History of Melanoma.
Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education - 1 Aug 2018
Wu Yelena P, Aspinwall Lisa G, Nagelhout Elizabeth, Kohlmann Wendy, Kaphingst Kimberly A, Homburger Sheila, Perkins Ryan D, Grossman Douglas, Harding Garrett, Cassidy Pamela, Leachman Sancy A
Abstract excerpt
Efforts to prevent melanoma, especially for those at elevated risk for the disease, should ideally begin during childhood. However, there are few preventive interventions targeting children who are at higher risk for melanoma due to a family history of the disease. Further, there are no educational interventions that aim to help these at-risk children understand their risk for melanoma and the ways in which...
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