Conditions and Consequences of a BRCA Mutation in Young, Single Women of Childbearing Age

摘要: Purpose/objectives To explore the experiences of young, single women who are at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) because a BRCA mutation. Research approach Qualitative. Setting Seven states Canada. Participants 11 aged 18-35 years tested positive Methodologic Grounded theory with in-depth individual interviews conducted via e-mail or telephone. Findings Analysis resulted in three conditions consequences. Conditions were dating not dating, time relationship, physical impact surgery treatment. Consequences explaining their choices, experiencing sense urgency, loss. Conclusions Young HBOC face complex array decisions after finding out that they carry Being childless adds to this complexity. Interpretation Nurses can listen young risk, help them clarify fears understanding provide nonthreatening support goes beyond simply providing more information includes nonjudgmental women's experience.