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Cancer Risk Factors
Post-traumatic stress identified in high-risk women with familial cancer risk
December 1st, 2005
Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder have been identified in a subset of high-risk women with familial cancer risk. According to a study from the United States, "A subset of women who are at elevated cancer risk due to family history exhibit evidence of cancer-specific distress. These stress responses may represent symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)." H. A. Hamann and colleagues "assessed rates of PTSD related to personal or family cancer history and BRCA1/2 testing. Participants were 84 women enrolled in a larger project focused on genetic testing decisions. Semistructured diagnostic interviews were used to identify...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-12-01)
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