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MARTINEZ-ARRIAGA, Reyna J. et al. Psychological care program for participants of cancer genetic counseling with high risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Gac. mex. oncol. [online]. 2020, vol.19, n.4, pp.143-151.  Epub 23-Abr-2021. ISSN 2565-005X.  https://doi.org/10.24875/j.gamo.20000372.

This paper describes the creation and implementation of a Psychological Care Program (PCP) that treats patients who assist at cancer genetic counseling. It was created due to a series of collaborations between Universidad de Guadalajara and various national and international health institutions. Program goals include to assess the psychological state, emotional and decision-making support, as well as the promotion of healthy lifestyles in participants of PCP. A psychological treatment was created based on psycho-oncology, health psychology, and cognitive behavioral and transtheoretical model. Multidisciplinary interaction has been an essential element for its implementation.

Palavras-chave : Psycho-oncology; Cancer genetic counseling; Breast cancer; Mental health; Psychosocial factors.