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Genetic Testing Has Mixed Impact on Skin Self-Exam Behavior


 

Perhaps counseling sessions should "target perceived importance of skin self-exams to make sure that individuals realize that their risk is high enough that they should be performing these behaviors, and perhaps do something like reminder or booster sessions for these individuals," she said.

Ms. Taber reported having no relevant conflicts of interest.

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