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

• Main Authors: Simona Di Lascio (Author), Elena Scaffi di (Author), Vincenzo Bagnardi (Author), Monica Taborelli (Author), Gabriella Bianchi Micheli (Author), Piercarlo Saletti (Author), Cinzia Cafaro-Greco (Author), Davide Disalvatore (Author), Olivia Pagani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Archives of Depression and Anxiety - Peertechz Publications, 2017-08-28.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p>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 t...