"Left in limbo": Exploring how patients with colorectal cancer interpret and respond to a suspected Lynch syndrome diagnosis
CONCLUSIONS: Our study findings highlight the variability in patients' interpretations of their diagnosis, cancer risk management and family communication when a diagnosis of SLS is received, and provide novel insights into how healthcare professionals can better support patients with SLS.PMID:34656160 | DOI:10.1186/s13053-021-00201-1
Source: Clinical Colorectal Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Nicole den Elzen Sharelle L Joseland Sibel Saya Sowmya Jonnagadla Joanne Isbister Ingrid Winship Daniel D Buchanan Source Type: research
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