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Kathleen D Valverde

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Why me? Why not me?

: The decision to undergo BRCA testing is very complex and emotionally laden. This decision can be further complicated by the loss of a mother at an early age. The following personal account by a genetic counselor discusses the testing process and the struggle to accept the results and reframe one's self-identity. The sensitive nature of this testing and the implications for other family members is explored.

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