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Factors determining dissemination of results and uptake of genetic testing in families with known BRCA1/2 mutations.

Genetic testing - 1 Mar 2008

Finlay Esme, Stopfer Jill E, Burlingame Eric, Evans Katherine Goldfeder, Nathanson Katherine L, Weber Barbara L, Armstrong Katrina, Rebbeck Timothy R, Domchek Susan M

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BACKGROUND: Uptake of genetic testing remains low, even in families with known BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) mutations, despite effective interventions to reduce risk. We report disclosure and uptake patterns by BRCA1/2-positive individuals to at-risk relatives, in the setting of no-cost genetic counseling and testing. METHODS: Relatives of BRCA1/2-positive individuals were offered cost-free and confidential genetic...

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PMID: 18373407
DOI: 10.1089/gte.2007.0037
PMCID: PMC3072893

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