Psychosocial impact of prognostic genetic testing in uveal melanoma patients: a controlled prospective clinical observational study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The risk of metastases in uveal melanoma can accurately be estimated through genetic analysis of the tumor. A growing number of patients decide to receive information on their prognosis, although this can be extremely burdensome. Studies on the psychosocial impact of testing are sparse. The objective of this study was to examine traits of patients opting for prognostication, to investigate its psychosocial impact and the use of psycho-oncological services over time. We further examined characteristics of patients utilizing these services and risk factors of prolonged psychological distress. DESIGN AND METHODS:This study is a non-randomized controlled prospective clinical observational trial. Patients availing for prognostication formed the test group, while those who opted out c

SUBMITTER: Lieb M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6995105 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature