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Evaluation of a breast/ovarian cancer genetics referral screening tool in a mammography population.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Nov 2009
Bellcross Cecelia A, Lemke Amy A, Pape Laura S, Tess Angela L, Meisner Lorraine T
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PURPOSE: Simple screening tools are needed to facilitate the appropriate referral of patients for genetic counseling and testing for BRCA1/2 mutations. This study evaluated the reliability and accuracy of a "referral screening tool" designed for rapid identification of individuals at potential hereditary risk for breast/ovarian cancer. METHODS: The referral screening tool was administered to 2464 unselected women...
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