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Genetic testing in young women with breast cancer: results from a Web-based survey.
Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology - 1 Apr 2010
Ruddy K J, Gelber S, Shin J, Garber J E, Rosenberg R, Przypysny M, Partridge A H
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BACKGROUND: Young women with breast cancer have an increased risk for harboring a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. Frequency of genetic testing and factors associated with testing have not been well described in this population. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We evaluated the rate of genetic testing among young breast cancer survivors identified through the Young Survival Coalition (YSC), an advocacy group for young women with...
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