Is genetic counseling for cancer predisposition always associated with distress? A pre-post intervention study to assess probands’ pre-and post-counseling level of anxiety and satisfaction
Journal: Archives of Depression and Anxiety (Vol.3, No. 2)Publication Date: 2017-10-12
Authors : Simona Di Lascio Elena Scaffi di Vincenzo Bagnardi Monica Taborelli Gabriella Bianchi Micheli Piercarlo Saletti Cinzia Cafaro-Greco Davide Disalvatore; Olivia Pagani;
Page : 030-037
Keywords : Genetic counseling; Anxiety; Satisfaction; Breast cancer;
Abstract
Genetic counseling for cancer predisposition is associated with a potentially underestimated emotional impact. The Genetic Counseling Service of the Institute of Oncology of Southern Switzerland evaluated the degree of anxiety before and after counseling and its correlation with the level of satisfaction of counselees.
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