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Psychological issues in cancer genetics

B B Biesecker1

  • 1Genetic Counseling Research and Training Unit, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Hereditary cancer impacts families, influencing decisions about genetic susceptibility testing. Oncology nurses play a key role in supporting families through risk assessment, testing, and follow-up care.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral science
  • Genetics
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Hereditary cancer poses unique challenges for families.
  • Decisions regarding genetic susceptibility testing involve complex psychological factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review behavioral research on the family impact of hereditary cancer.
  • To examine the psychological aspects of choosing genetic susceptibility testing.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific articles and book chapters.
  • Focus on professional literature concerning cancer genetics and susceptibility testing.

Main Results:

  • Susceptibility gene testing offers new options and challenges for families with hereditary cancer syndromes.
  • Oncology nurses are integral to identifying at-risk families and providing support.

Conclusions:

  • Genetic testing for hereditary cancers presents both opportunities and challenges for affected families.
  • Oncology nurses are crucial in risk assessment, counseling, testing decisions, and ongoing support for hereditary cancer families.

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