Emotional impact on the results of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test: an observational retrospective study

Emotional impact on the results of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test: an observational retrospective study

Abstract Background BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations are associated with a higher risk of breast and ovarian tumors. This study evaluated the emotional states of women 1 month after having received the results of the genetic test and assessed eventual associations with the type of outcome, personal/familia...

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Main Authors: Sara Mella, Barbara Muzzatti, Riccardo Dolcetti, Maria Antonietta Annunziata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice
Subjects:
BRCA1/2
Emotions
Genetic counseling
Mood states
Psychological distress
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13053-017-0077-6

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