Examining intrafamilial communication of colorectal cancer risk status to family members and kin responses to colonoscopy: a qualitative study

Examining intrafamilial communication of colorectal cancer risk status to family members and kin responses to colonoscopy: a qualitative study

Abstract Background First-degree relatives (FDRs) of probands with colorectal cancer (CRC) may be at increased risk of CRC and require colonoscopy. Proband disclosure about this risk and need for colonoscopy is essential for FDRs to take appropriate action. Low colonoscopy rates are reported among F...

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Main Authors: Kaitlin M. McGarragle, Crystal Hare, Spring Holter, Dorian Anglin Facey, Kelly McShane, Steven Gallinger, Tae L. Hart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Colorectal cancer
Disclosure
First-degree relatives
Colonoscopy adherence
Screening
Stages of change
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13053-019-0114-8

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