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Cancer surveillance and distress among adult pathogenic TP53 germline variant carriers in Germany: A multicenter feasibility and acceptance survey.
Cancer - 1 Sept 2020
Rippinger Nathalie, Fischer Christine, Haun Markus W, Rhiem Kerstin, Grill Sabine, Kiechle Marion, Cremer Friedrich W, Kast Karin, Nguyen Huu P, Ditsch Nina, Kratz Christian P, Vogel Julia, Speiser Dorothee, Hettmer Simone, Glimm Hanno, Fröhling Stefan, Jäger Dirk, Seitz Stephan, Hahne Andrea, Maatouk Imad, Sutter Christian, Schmutzler Rita K, Dikow Nicola, Schott Sarah
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a high-risk cancer predisposition syndrome caused by pathogenic germline variants of TP53. Cancer surveillance has noted a significant survival advantage in individuals with LFS; however, little is known about the feasibility, acceptance, and psychosocial effects of such a program. METHODS: Pathogenic TP53 germline variant carriers completed a 7-part questionnaire...
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