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Understanding of multigene test results among males undergoing germline testing for inherited prostate cancer: Implications for genetic counseling.
The Prostate - 1 Sept 2018
Giri Veda N, Obeid Elias, Hegarty Sarah E, Gross Laura, Bealin Lisa, Hyatt Colette, Fang Carolyn Y, Leader Amy
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BACKGROUND: Genetic testing (GT) for prostate cancer (PCA) is rising, with limited insights regarding genetic counseling (GC) needs of males. Genetic Evaluation of Men (GEM) is a prospective multigene testing study for inherited PCA. Men undergoing GC were surveyed on knowledge of cancer risk and genetics (CRG) and understanding of personal GT results to identify GC needs. METHODS: GEM participants with or...
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