Mothers satisfied when they share cancer genetic test results with children

Friday, May 15, 2009 - 06:35 in Psychology & Sociology

Mothers who share cancer genetic test results with their children are more satisfied with their decision than those who decide not to tell, according to a new study by researchers at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Georgetown University Medical Centre. The study also shows, for the first time, what role fathers play in disclosing mother's test results. These findings will be presented at the 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Orlando 29 May - 2 June...

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