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Does this patient have a family history of cancer? An evidence-based analysis of the accuracy of family cancer history.

JAMA - 22 Sept 2004

Murff Harvey J, Spigel David R, Syngal Sapna

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CONTEXT: A family history of certain cancers is associated with an increased risk of developing cancer. Both cancer screening and genetic services referral decisions are often based on self-reported pedigree information. OBJECTIVE: To determine the accuracy of self-reported family cancer history information. DATA SOURCES: English-language articles were retrieved by searching MEDLINE (1966-June 2004) using Medical...

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PMID: 15383520
DOI: 10.1001/jama.292.12.1480

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