Time elapsing from cancer diagnosis and anxiety in women attending cancer genetic clinics

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of cancer genetic consultations on feelings of anxiety in women with breast/ovarian cancer. Among the 138 women attending six French clinics during a one-year period, 115 (83.3%) answered pre- and post-consultation questionnaires. The state anxiety score (Spielberger's STAI) was lower (paired t-test, p