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Psychosocial issues of individuals undergoing surveillance for increased risk of melanoma and pancreatic cancer due to a germline CDKN2A variant: A focus group study.
Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Oct 2024
Klatte Derk C F, Onnekink Anke M, Hinnen Chris, van Doorn Remco, Potjer Thomas P, van Leerdam Monique E, Bleiker Eveline M A
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Individuals with a germline CDKN2A pathogenic variant (PV) are at high risk of developing melanoma and pancreatic cancer and are therefore offered surveillance. The potential advantages and disadvantages associated with genetic testing and surveillance are discussed during medical counseling, although little is known about the associated psychosocial factors that are relevant to this population. This study sought...
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