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Maternal Communication of BRCA Risk to Adolescent and Young Adult Children: Implications for Supportive Care Intervention.
Psycho-oncology - 1 Jan 2026
Statman Muriel R, Sleiman Marcelo M, Peshkin Beth N, Hamilton Jada G, DeMarco Tiffani A, Rana Huma Q, Garber Judy E, Sacca Rosalba, Ovadia Hannah, Isaacs Claudine, Tercyak Kenneth P
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BACKGROUND: High-risk mothers undergoing BRCA testing must decide whether, when, and how to disclose hereditary cancer risk information to their adolescent and young adult (AYA) children. AIMS: This study explored maternal preferences/values and cognitive-affective factors influencing these decisions during genetic counseling. METHODS: Mothers (N = 282) reported on the perceived risks/benefits of AYA disclosure....
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