Psychological Impact of Predictive Testing for Colonic Cancer

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ID4229404
AuthorsJeanne Reeve (University of Auckland), R Glynn Owens (0000-0002-8343-8387, University of Auckland), Ingrid M Winship (University of Auckland), Ingrid Winship (0000-0001-8535-6003)
Year2000
Volume5
Issue1
Pages99-108
Publication date2000-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/135910530000500102
PMID22048828
OpenAlexW1982064314
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited12

Advances in DNA technology have facilitated presymptomatic testing for an inherited predisposition to a number of autosomal dominant cancer syndromes. While testing is generally undertaken with informed consent and within a counselling protocol, there is still much to be learned about the psychological impact of DNA testing in a predictive setting. In this study, patients' experiences were recorded using in-depth interview techniques following earlier testing for hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer which was coordinated through an hereditary cancer registry. Thematic analysis of the transcripts revealed consistent issues pertaining to identity as well as emotional responses to previous preventative strategies and ongoing cancer screening options

Biology · Breast cancer · Cancer · Colorectal cancer · Dna testing · Genetic testing · Hereditary Cancer · Predictive testing · Qualitative research · Thematic analysis · BRCA gene mutations in cancer · Digestive system and related health · Genetic factors in colorectal cancer · Medicine · Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Genetics · Internal Medicine

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