Can we test for hereditary cancer at 18 years when we start surveillance at 25? Patient reported out...
Can we test for hereditary cancer at 18 years when we start surveillance at 25? Patient reported outcomes
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Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands
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English
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Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands
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DNA-testing for
BRCA1/2
or Lynch syndrome is possible from the age of 18 years, although surveillance usually starts at 25. Some patients regret their decision of testing before age 25. This retrospective study evaluates whether the testing age should be above 25 years to prevent adverse effects such as regret or decisional conflict, by deter...
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Can we test for hereditary cancer at 18 years when we start surveillance at 25? Patient reported outcomes
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1450180046
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1450180046
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1389-9600
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1573-7292
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10.1007/s10689-013-9644-9
