"....Reporting positive relationship effects was associated with older age,
intolerance for uncertainty, cancer-specific distress, and more social
support. Low education, positive attitude toward prophylactic
mastectomy, and low social support increased the likelihood of negative
effects.
Conclusion:Our findings do not support the belief that family
relationships are frequently disrupted by BRCA1/2 testing."
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