Talking across generations: Family communication aboutBRCA1andBRCA2genetic cancer risk

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While family communication about a BRCA1 or BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) pathogenic variant can be a catalyst for the uptake of risk-reducing measures in young adults, disseminating information within families and across generations is complex. This study aimed to explore how young adults and their families communicate about a BRCA1/2 pathogenic variant, from a family systems perspective. In-depth family interviews and...

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