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ArticleHereditary cancer in clinical practice2022

Heterogeneity in the psychosocial and behavioral responses associated with a diagnosis of suspected Lynch syndrome in women with endometrial cancer.

Sowmya Jonnagadla, Sharelle L Joseland, Sibel Saya, Nicole den Elzen, Joanne Isbister, Ingrid M Winship, Daniel D Buchanan

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Article in Hereditary cancer in clinical practice, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Sowmya JonnagadlaDepartment of Clinical Pathology, Colorectal Oncogenomics Group, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5789-5082
Sharelle L JoselandDepartment of Clinical Pathology, Colorectal Oncogenomics Group, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3481-6801
Sibel SayaThe University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Parkville, Victoria, 3000, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4796-6852
Nicole den ElzenDepartment of Clinical Pathology, Colorectal Oncogenomics Group, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0223-4954
Joanne IsbisterGenomic Medicine and Family Cancer Clinic, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, 3050, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8535-6003
Ingrid M WinshipGenomic Medicine and Family Cancer Clinic, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, 3050, Australia.
Daniel D BuchananDepartment of Clinical Pathology, Colorectal Oncogenomics Group, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia. daniel.buchanan@unimelb.edu.au.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2225-6675
The University of Melbourne · AUThe Royal Melbourne Hospital · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA suspected Lynch syndrome (SLS) diagnosis is made when a tumor exhibits DNA mismatch repair deficiency but cannot be definitively assigned to an inherited or non-inherited etiology. This diagnosis poses challenges for healthcare professionals, patients, and their families in managing future cancer risks and clinical care.

methodsThis qualitative study aimed to explore the psychosocial and behavioral responses of endometrial cancer (EC) patients receiving a SLS diagnosis (EC-SLS). Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 15 EC-SLS women, transcribed, and thematically analyzed.

resultsMost who interpreted their result as negative for Lynch syndrome (LS) believed they were at population-level risk of cancer and felt happy and relieved. Many participants who interpreted their result as inconclusive/not definitive for LS were confused about their cancer risk and experienced negative emotions of anger and frustration. Despite variation in colorectal cancer screening recommendations reported by participants, most adhered to the advice given. Almost all participants communicated their genetic test result to immediate family members; however, communication of family cancer risk management advice was more limited due to most participants reporting not receiving family screening advice. A family history of cancer and a professional healthcare background influenced participants' engagement in regular cancer screening.

conclusionThese findings highlight variability in the psychosocial and behavioral responses associated with EC-SLS, providing insight into how healthcare professionals can optimally manage and support such individuals.

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Cancer screeningDNA mismatch repairEndometrial cancerLynch-like syndromePsychosocialSuspected Lynch syndrome

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PMCPMC9284782
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