In Their Own Words: A Qualitative Study of Kenyan Breast Cancer Survivors’ Knowledge, Experiences, and Attitudes Regarding Breast Cancer Genetics | Zendy

Siwon Lee | Zendy; Amal Gedleh | Zendy; Jessica A. Hill | Zendy; S. Qaiser | Zendy; Yvonne Umukunda | Zendy; Philip Odiyo | Zendy; Grace Kitonyi | Zendy; Helen Dimaras | Zendy

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In Their Own Words: A Qualitative Study of Kenyan Breast Cancer Survivors’ Knowledge, Experiences, and Attitudes Regarding Breast Cancer Genetics

Author(s) -

Siwon Lee,

Amal Gedleh,

Jessica A. Hill,

S. Qaiser,

Yvonne Umukunda,

Philip Odiyo,

Grace Kitonyi,

Helen Dimaras

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

journal of global oncology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002

H-Index - 17

ISSN - 2378-9506

DOI - 10.1200/jgo.17.00061

Subject(s) - breast cancer , medicine , genetic counseling , disease , genetic testing , cancer , focus group , family medicine , family history , thematic analysis , qualitative research , pathology , genetics , social science , marketing , sociology , business , biology

Breast cancer ranks among the most common adult cancers in Kenya. Individuals with a family history of the disease are at increased risk. Mutations most commonly associated with breast cancer affect BRCA1 and BRCA2; mutations in several other genes may also confer breast cancer risk. Genetic testing and counseling can help patients understand their risk and assist clinicians in choosing therapies. We aimed to uncover what patients know, experience, and think with regard to breast cancer genetics in Kenya.

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