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Preferences for learning different types of genome sequencing results among young breast cancer patients: Role of psychological and clinical factors.
Translational behavioral medicine - 29 Jan 2018
Kaphingst Kimberly A, Ivanovich Jennifer, Lyons Sarah, Biesecker Barbara, Dresser Rebecca, Elrick Ashley, Matsen Cindy, Goodman Melody
Abstract excerpt
The growing importance of genome sequencing means that patients will increasingly face decisions regarding what results they would like to learn. The present study examined psychological and clinical factors that might affect these preferences. 1,080 women diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 or younger completed an online survey. We assessed their interest in learning various types of genome sequencing...
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