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The role of social support and stress coping strategies in genetic screening for cancer predisposition – BRCA testing as an example

2022-06-23

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<p>Introduction: Individuals with monoallelic pathogenic variants in BRCA1/BRCA2 genes are at an increased risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. The results of genetic tests may present a stressor related to the fear associated with the impact of the diagnosis on an individual’s future. <h4>Aim:</h4> The aim of the study was to verify the level of depression, anxiety, and stress in individuals waiting for t...

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DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/nrgmq

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