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The genetic counselor: an important surgical ally in the optimal care of the cancer patient.
Advances in surgery - 1 Jan 2012
Salo-Mullen Erin E, Guillem Jose G
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Genetic counselors and surgeons both have important roles in the care of patients with hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes. Surgeons have the initial responsibility to identify and refer high-risk patients. Genetic counselors' specialized skill sets are then used in the risk assessment and genetic evaluation of such patients and their at-risk family members, and this may be performed in multiple settings....
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