| Literature DB >> 17001463 |
Akihiro Sakurai1, Miyuki Katai, Kiyoshi Hashizume, Yoshimitsu Fukushima.
Abstract
Thanks to recent developments in molecular biology and cancer genetics, genetic testing has become widely available and useful in several kinds of familial tumor syndrome. However, the impact of genetic testing on medical management is not always straightforward. Clinicians have to consider the psychological impact and ethical complexities of communicating hereditary cancer risk information to families. This review notes some points on genetic counseling before and after genetic testing for familial neuroendocrine tumor syndromes.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 17001463 DOI: 10.1007/s11102-006-0268-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pituitary ISSN: 1386-341X Impact factor: 4.107