Article
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
Abstract excerpt
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....
Topics
- Attitude to Health
- Breast Neoplasms
- Female
- Genes, BRCA1
- Genetic Carrier Screening
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genetic Testing
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Humans
- Social Support