Genetics and Familial Cancer

Data on Genetics and Familial Cancer Detailed by Researchers at Uppsala University

Published in Cancer Weekly, January 25th, 2011

2011 JAN 25 -- According to recent research published in the journal Familial Cancer, "The aim of the present descriptive study was to investigate the experience of sharing genetic information among cancer genetic counselees and their at-risk relatives. In total, 147 cancer genetic counselees and 81 of their at-risk relatives answered to a study specific questionnaire and/or were interviewed."

"Counselees' communication of genetic information to at-risk relatives was assessed with regard to who they informed, how they felt, and how they perceived their relatives' reactions. In addition, at-risk relatives' experiences of receiving genetic information...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2011-01-25)

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