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"It wasn't just for me": Motivations and implications of genetic testing for women at a low risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome.

Psycho-oncology - 1 Aug 2020

Gill Gulvir, Beard Catherine, Storey Kirsty, Taylor Shelby, Sexton Adrienne

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OBJECTIVE: Genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) due to pathogenic variants in BRCA1 or BRCA2 is why most women present to familial cancer centers. Despite being assessed as low risk for HBOC, many women proceed with genetic testing. This study explored the genetic testing experiences of unaffected women at low risk of HBOC to clarify what motivates these women to have testing, and what...

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PMID: 32497346
DOI: 10.1002/pon.5436

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