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Cancer genetic risk assessment for individuals at risk of familial breast cancer.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews - 15 Feb 2012
Hilgart Jennifer S, Coles Bernadette, Iredale Rachel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The recognition of an inherited component to breast cancer has led to an increase in demand for information, reassurance, and genetic testing, which has resulted in the creation of genetic clinics for familial cancer. The first step for patients referred to a cancer genetic clinic is a risk assessment. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of cancer genetic risk-assessment services on patients at risk of...
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