Article
Psychological support needs for women at high genetic risk of breast cancer: some preliminary indicators.
Psycho-oncology - 1 Jan 2000
Hopwood P, Keeling F, Long A, Pool C, Evans G, Howell A
Abstract excerpt
The number of women in the UK seeking genetic counselling, testing and preventative treatment is rapidly increasing. In Manchester 600-800 women are now referred annually to the Family History Clinic. As yet there is no formal provision for this service within the NHS, but research is underway to...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Breast Neoplasms
- Family Health
- Female
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Mental Health
- Middle Aged
- Risk Factors
- Stress, Psychological
