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Impact of rapid genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 at time of breast cancer diagnosis on psychosocial functioning.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Feb 2022
Metcalfe Kelly A, Eisen Andrea, Wright Frances, Poll Aletta, Candib Alexandra, McCready David, Cil Tulin, Armel Susan, Silberman Yael, Brennenstuhl Sarah, Narod Steven A
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PURPOSE: Many women are being offered rapid genetic testing (RGT) for cancer predisposition genes, at the time of breast cancer diagnosis prior to surgery. The goal of this study was to determine if psychosocial functioning was affected in women receiving RGT for BRCA1 and BRCA2 at the time of breast cancer diagnosis. METHODS: Participants were women with invasive breast cancer diagnosed between 2013 and 2018, at...
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