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Genetic Testing
Impact of genetic testing for cancers on preventive behaviors assessed
September 29th, 2005
The impact on recipients of genetic testing for cancers on preventive behaviors was assessed in a recent study. "Prevention benefits from predictive genetic testing for cancer will only be fully realized if appropriate screening is adopted after testing," stated scientists in Australia. They conducted a "study to assess screening and preventive behaviors during 12 months after predictive genetic testing for hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal carcinoma (HNPCC) in an Australian clinical cohort." "Participants received predictive genetic testing for HNPCC at one of five Australian familial cancer clinics," wrote V. Collins and colleagues. "Data on...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-09-29)
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