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Factors associated with psychological distress during genetic counseling in high-risk women with breast cancer in Turkey.

Dilek AnukSeref Bugra TuncerMine ÖzkanYazıcı Hülya
Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2024)
Common perceptions and beliefs about cancer and genetic testing during genetic counselling were found to have a negative impact on distress in high-risk women with breast cancer. The negative relationship between psychological distress and health motivation may reduce patients' compliance with genetic counselling recommendations. A comprehensive psychological evaluation should be considered as an important part of genetic counselling.
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