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Susan Thomas Vadaparampil1, Jennifer Permuth Wey, Anita Yeomans Kinney
1H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Tampa, FL, USA.
Objectives:
To highlight areas where persons who undergo BRCA1/2 mutation testing may benefit from psychosocial or behavioral support and intervention.
Data Sources:
Published scientific literature, cal, and research experiences.
Conclusion:
Key psychosocial areas that deserve attention by clinicians and researchers include: indeterminate or inconclusive test results, selection of risk management strategies in unaffected BRCA1/2 mutation carriers, and genetic testing in minority communities.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
By addressing the psychosocial issues faced by patients undergoing genetic testing for cancer, nurses have the potential to maximize opportunities for prevention, early detection, and healthy coping.
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