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Cancer worry among Norwegian male BRCA1/2 mutation carriers.
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- 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
- Exposure Worry: The Psychological Impact of Perceived Ionizing Radiation Exposure in British Nuclear Test Veterans.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Psychosocial impact of undergoing prostate cancer screening for men with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations.BJU international · 2019Article
- Identification as a Mutation Carrier and Effects on Life According to Experiences of Finnish Male BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers.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
- Male Oncology Research and Education program for men at high risk for prostate cancer.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2018Article
- The Quality of Genetic Counseling and Connected Factors as Evaluated by Male BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers in Finland.Journal of genetic counseling · 2016Article
- Aspirin use is associated with lower prostate cancer risk in male carriers of BRCA mutations.Journal of genetic counseling · 2014Article
- Specific psychosocial issues of individuals undergoing genetic counseling for cancer - a literature review.Journal of genetic counseling · 2014Review
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Abstract
This qualitative study explored the experiences of Norwegian men after being identified as BRCA 1/2 mutation-positive. Only limited knowledge is available on this topic; therefore, the aim of this study was to gain a deeper insight from the men's own perspectives. Data were collected from in-depth interviews with 15 men and seven of their partners. The participants described fear of cancer development, and two main narrative patterns were identified: fear for their own health, including fear of developing cancer, and negative feelings about responsibility for others' health. The men expressed fear of developing cancer themselves and described a need for genetic risk information. They were also deeply concerned about how the mutation might affect their children and other relatives. There is a need for guidelines concerning genetic risk information and follow-up programs for male BRCA 1/2 mutation carriers. This study adds valuable contextual insights into their experiences of living with fear of cancer.
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