Psychological support in cancer genetics counseling
Part of Cancer, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at how people feel emotionally during their first genetic counseling session for cancer risk. Researchers want to understand your emotional journey and offer support.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and going to your first genetic counseling appointment for cancer risk.
- You can read and speak French well enough to answer questionnaires and talk with researchers.
- You do not have memory, thinking, or mental health issues that would make it hard to understand the study.
- You have not already been tested for hereditary cancer before this appointment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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