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Genetic testing for inherited breast cancer risk in African Americans.

Cancer investigation - 1 Jan 2005

Halbert Chanita Hughes, Kessler Lisa Jay, Mitchell Edith

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As genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) mutations is increasingly integrated into the clinical management of high-risk women, it will be important to understand barriers and motivations for genetic counseling among women from underserved minority groups to ensure equitable access to these services. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to synthesize literature on knowledge and attitudes about genetic...

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PMID: 16100940
DOI: 10.1081/cnv-58819

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