Understanding the Needs of Young Women Regarding Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Testing: Convergence and Divergence among Patient-Counselor Perceptions and the Promise of Peer Support

Young women from hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) families face a series of medical decisions regarding their cancer risk management and integrating this information into their life planning. This presents unique medical and psychosocial challenges that exist without comprehensive interve...

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Main Authors: Chalanda Evans, Rebekah J. Hamilton, Kenneth P. Tercyak, Beth N. Peshkin, Kantoniony Rabemananjara, Claudine Isaacs, Suzanne C. O’Neill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/4/3/35