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Relationship between differentiation of self and the stress and distress associated with predictive cancer genetic counseling and testing: preliminary evidence.
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Families, Systems & Health
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December 22, 2003| Author:
Bartle-Haring, Suzanne; Gregory, Paula
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The major objective of this article is to present preliminary evidence linking differentiation of self to decisions concerning predictive cancer genetic testing. We also measured the level of stress and distress experienced by individuals in the family when they receive genetic counseling and/ or testing for hereditary forms of cancer. This pilot study included 25 pairs of individuals (probands and study partners who were a spouse, sibling, or parent) who called for an appointment ...