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Psycho-social aspects of breast cancer susceptibility testing: a literature review.

European journal of cancer care - 1 Sept 1998

Brédart A, Autier P, Audisio R A, Geragthy J

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An important demand for breast cancer susceptibility (BRCA) testing is anticipated not only in women at high risk of breast cancer but also in the general population. However, the benefits of this new technology may be substantially counterbalanced by the risks and limitations associated with it. BRCA testing offers the potential for early detection of breast cancer; however, it may lead to psycho-socially...

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PMID: 9793009
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2354.1998.00094.x

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