Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer : comprehension of a cancer risk in conjuction with a genetic risk

Master Thesis

2007

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Bruwer, Zandré
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Futter, Merle
Greenberg, Jacquie
Vivian, Lauraine
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University of Cape Town

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Division of Human Genetics
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Faculty of Health Sciences
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The purpose of this study was to explore the level of understanding of the predictive test result and subsequent impact of testing for a predisposition to HNPCC. Using a qualitative research design, in-depth interviews were conducted with ten individuals (all mutationpositive and asymptomatic for CRC) subsequent to the disclosure of their predictive test result. The use of personal interviews could construct rich descriptions of the circumstances faced by these individuals, following their predictive testing for HNPCC.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 66-71).

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Medicine

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Bruwer, Z. 2007. Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer : comprehension of a cancer risk in conjuction with a genetic risk. University of Cape Town.

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