Screening for distress in BRCA1/2 carriers: a prospective study

• Main Authors: Maria Jesus Moura (Author), Fátima Vaz (Author), Juliete Dupont (Author), Paula Rodrigues (Author), Irina Coelho (Author), Ana Luis (Author), Ana Clara (Author), Sandra Bento (Author), Susana Esteves (Author), Joana Parreira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introdution: The period of time elapsed after receiving a positive test result, has been previously associated with distress in BRCA1/2 carriers. However, there is a need for reliable instruments and prospective data on distress and perception of risk by those carriers, given the significant increas...