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Erschienen in: Journal of Genetic Counseling 6/2006

01.12.2006 | Original Paper

Why Me? Why Not Me?

verfasst von: Kathleen D. Valverde

Erschienen in: Journal of Genetic Counseling | Ausgabe 6/2006

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The decision to undergo BRCA testing is very complex and emotionally laden. This decision can be further complicated by the loss of a mother at an early age. The following personal account by a genetic counselor discusses the testing process and the struggle to accept the results and reframe one’s self-identity. The sensitive nature of this testing and the implications for other family members is explored.
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Metadaten
Titel
Why Me? Why Not Me?
verfasst von
Kathleen D. Valverde
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2006
Erschienen in
Journal of Genetic Counseling / Ausgabe 6/2006
Print ISSN: 1059-7700
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3599
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-006-9055-2

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