Experiences of patients and family members with follow-up care, information needs and provider support after identification of Lynch Syndrome
Abstract Background Lynch Syndrome is among the most common hereditary cancer syndromes and requires ongoing cancer surveillance, repeated screenings and potential risk-reducing surgeries. Despite the importance of continued surveillance, there is limited understanding of patient experiences after i...
Main Authors: | Ryan Mooney, Yelena P. Wu, Kelsey Kehoe, Molly Volkmar, Wendy Kohlmann, Cathryn Koptiuch, Kimberly A Kaphingst |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-12-01
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Series: | Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13053-023-00273-1 |
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