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Examining the communication work of women who have tested BRCA-positive: "I feel this responsibility to let people know".
Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Feb 2025
Martin Summer C, Scott Allison M, Stone Anne M
Abstract excerpt
Inheriting a pathogenic variant in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene considerably increases a woman's risk levels for developing breast and ovarian cancer. In addition to serious physical health implications, women with a BRCA pathogenic variant may face psychosocial challenges, including those related to navigating the often demanding process of communicating about topics regarding BRCA with family and other social...
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