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Management of genetic syndromes predisposing to gynecologic cancers.
Current treatment options in oncology - 1 Mar 2013
Miesfeldt Susan, Lamb Amanda, Duarte Christine
Abstract excerpt
Women with personal and family histories consistent with gynecologic cancer-associated hereditary cancer susceptibility disorders should be referred for genetic risk assessment and counseling. Genetic counseling facilitates informed medical decision making regarding genetic testing, screening, and treatment, including chemoprevention and risk-reducing surgery. Because of limitations of ovarian cancer screening,...
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