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Conclusion:
This review identifies the psychological impact of colorectal
cancer during the first year after treatment and
indicates specific subgroups of patients with colorectal
cancer who could be vulnerable for genetic-testing-related
distress. Most of the retrieved studies on diagnostic genetic
testing for Lynch syndrome exclusively measured distress
prior to genetic test disclosure and focused on patients who
were diagnosed with colorectal cancer several years ago.
Therefore, we are still unable to identify the psychological
impact of genetic testing for Lynch syndrome in recently
diagnosed patients with colorectal cancer.
Here is a link to more information about the genetics of Very Long Chain Acyl Coenzyme A Dehydrogenase Deficiency that was prepared by our genetic counselor and which has links to some useful resource for those dealing with this condition: http://www.accessdna.com/condition/Very_Long_Chain_Acyl_Coenzyme_A_Dehydrogenase_Deficiency/384. There is also a number listed for anyone who wants to speak to a genetic counselor by phone. I hope it helps. Thanks, AccessDNA
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