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Genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes: patient recommendations for improved risk communication.

Samantha PollardSteve E KallogerDeirdre WeymannSophie SunJennifer NukKasmintan A SchraderDeirdre Weymann
Published in: Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy (2020)
Our study demonstrates that individuals undergoing genetic testing for suspected hereditary cancer syndromes would benefit from additional supportive resources alongside genetic counselling. Providing this on-going support will enhance the accurate and transparent communication of risk to facilitate the uptake of cascade testing and enhanced prevention strategies.
Keyphrases
  • papillary thyroid
  • squamous cell
  • lymph node metastasis
  • pulmonary embolism
  • gene expression
  • genome wide
  • childhood cancer
  • clinical practice
  • young adults
  • hepatitis c virus
  • smoking cessation
  • copy number
  • hiv infected