SynthesisFamilial cancer2009
Men in the women's world of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer--a systematic review.
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21 citing papers in PubMed.
- The Genetic Education for Men (GEM) Trial: Development of Web-Based Education for Untested Men in BRCA1/2-Positive Families.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2021Trial
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- Bridging the implementation gap in hereditary cancer care for prostate cancer: a narrative review and Japanese environmental scan.International journal of clinical oncology · 2026Review
- A Multi-Level Analysis of Barriers and Promoting Factors to Cascade Screening Uptake Among Male Relatives of BRCA1/2 Carriers: A Qualitative Study.Psycho-oncology · 2025Article
- Psychological Determinants of Men's Adherence to Cascade Screening forCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2022Article
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- Investigating men's motivations to engage in genetic screening for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.PloS one · 2022Article
- "I Am Uncertain About What My Uncertainty Even Is": Men's Uncertainty and Information Management of Their BRCA-Related Cancer Risks.Journal of genetic counseling · 2018Article
- "Second-Class Status?" Insight into Communication Patterns and Common Concerns Among Men with Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome.Journal of genetic counseling · 2018Article
- "Guys Don't Have Breasts": The Lived Experience of Men Who Have BRCA Gene Mutations and Are at Risk for Male Breast Cancer.American journal of men's health · 2018Article
- Men seeking counselling in a Breast Cancer Risk Evaluation Clinic.Ecancermedicalscience · 2018Article
- Ambiguity in a masculine world: Being a BRCA1/2 mutation carrier and a man with prostate cancer.Psycho-oncology · 2017Article
- Within-Gender Differences in Medical Decision Making Among Male Carriers of the BRCA Genetic Mutation for Hereditary Breast Cancer.American journal of men's health · 2017Article
- The Quality of Genetic Counseling and Connected Factors as Evaluated by Male BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers in Finland.Journal of genetic counseling · 2016Article
- Specific psychosocial issues of individuals undergoing genetic counseling for cancer - a literature review.Journal of genetic counseling · 2014Review
- Much more than a gene: hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, reproductive choices and family life.Medicine, health care, and philosophy · 2013Article
- Psychosocial aspects of preconception consultation in primary care: lessons from our experience in clinical genetics.Journal of community genetics · 2012Article
- Close ties: an exploratory Colored Eco-Genetic Relationship Map (CEGRM) study of social connections of men in Familial Testicular Cancer (FTC) families.Hereditary cancer in clinical practice · 2012Article
- Unpacking the blockers: understanding perceptions and social constraints of health communication in hereditary breast ovarian cancer (HBOC) susceptibility families.Journal of genetic counseling · 2011Article
- Cancer worry among Norwegian male BRCA1/2 mutation carriers.Familial cancer · 2011Article
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Abstract
Little is known about men seeking genetic counseling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC). We review the sparse literature on men attending such genetic consultations. Two main themes are identified: the women's influence on the genetic counseling process, and the psychological impact on men. The women in the HBOC families have an influence on the men's decision to request genetic testing, and they take the leading role in communicating genetic information. With respect to psychological impact, the men suffer from grief and fear of developing cancer, and they seem to use avoidance as a coping strategy. Carrier males experience feelings of guilt because they might have passed on a mutation to their children. Non-carriers experience test-related stress if their siblings tested positive. Mutation status may have an impact on reproductive issues. These findings are discussed in light of gender issues and literature concerning men's health behavior. Further studies are needed to provide optimal care for men seeking genetic counseling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
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