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Genetic testing for cancer in children. Short-term psychological effect.

Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine - 1 Nov 1996

Codori A M, Petersen G M, Boyd P A, Brandt J, Giardiello F M

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OBJECTIVE: To study the psychological effect of genetic testing in children. DESIGN: We evaluated the psychological effect of predictive genetic testing through surveys of children at risk for familial adenomatous polyposis. Their psychological state was assessed before testing and 3 months later. SETTING: A research clinic. PARTICIPANTS: A volunteer sample of 41 children, aged 6 to 16 years, and their parents....

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PMID: 8904852
DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1996.02170360021003

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