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Timing of referral for genetic counseling and genetic testing in patients with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma.
International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society - 1 Jul 2013
Novetsky Akiva P, Smith Kylie, Babb Sheri A, Jeffe Donna B, Hagemann Andrea R, Thaker Premal H, Powell Matthew A, Mutch David G, Massad L Stewart, Zighelboim Israel
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess patients' preferences of the timing of referral for genetic counseling and testing in relation to the diagnosis, treatment, and recurrence of ovarian, tubal, or primary peritoneal cancers. METHODS: Ninety-two patients who underwent counseling and testing by 1 certified genetic counselor were identified. An introductory letter, consent form, and questionnaire...
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