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Family planning in carriers of BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variants.
Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Dec 2021
Haddad Jessica M, Robison Katina, Beffa Lindsey, Laprise Jessica, ScaliaWilbur Jennifer, Raker Christina A, Clark Melissa A, Hofstatter Erin, Dalela Disha, Brown Amy, Bradford Leslie, Toland Maris, Stuckey Ashley
Abstract excerpt
BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variant carriers have a high lifetime risk of developing breast and ovarian malignancies. Given the risks and significant ramifications of undergoing risk-reducing surgeries, many pathogenic variant carriers unaffected by cancer (previvors) struggle with family planning and reproductive decision making. The objective of this study was to determine the attitudes and practices of BRCA1...
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