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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)

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Page : 030-037

Keywords : Genetic counseling; Anxiety; Satisfaction; Breast cancer;

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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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