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Genetic testing for colon cancer susceptibility: Anticipated reactions of patients and challenges to providers

20 Feb 1996

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The commercial availability of genetic tests for colon cancer susceptibility is creating new opportunities and challenges for both patients and providers. To provide information useful in the education and counseling of individuals considering genetic testing, we conducted structured interviews with 45 male and female first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients. Fifty-one percent of respondents indicated...

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PMID: 8600064
DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0215(19960220)69:1<58::aid-ijc15>3.0.co;2-g

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