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An update on DNA-based BRCA1/BRCA2 genetic counseling in hereditary breast cancer.
Cancer genetics and cytogenetics - 1 Mar 1999
Lynch H T, Watson P, Tinley S, Snyder C, Durham C, Lynch J, Kirnarsky Y, Serova O, Lenoir G, Lerman C, Narod S A
Abstract excerpt
The identification of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations has enabled physicians to identify persons at high risk for carcinoma of the breast and ovary in hereditary breast-ovarian cancer (HBOC) families. Many physicians have limited knowledge about the effective translation of these new discoveries into clinical practice settings. This problem is further confounded by the limited number of genetic counselors who have...
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