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Unsolicited information letters to increase awareness of Lynch syndrome and familial colorectal cancer: reactions and attitudes.

Familial cancer - 1 Jan 2019

Petersen Helle Vendel, Frederiksen Birgitte Lidegaard, Lautrup Charlotte Kvist, Lindberg Lars Joachim, Ladelund Steen, Nilbert Mef

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Dissemination of information on a genetically increased risk should according to guidelines primarily be family-mediated. Incomplete and incorrect information spread has, however, been documented and implies missed possibilities for prevention. In Denmark, the national HNPCC register has been granted an exception to send unsolicited letters with information on hereditary colorectal cancer and an invitation to...

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PMID: 29651783
DOI: 10.1007/s10689-018-0083-5

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