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Age at diagnosis may trump family history in driving BRCA testing in a population of breast cancer patients.

Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Oct 2013

Vig Hetal S, McCarthy Anne Marie, Liao Kaijun, Demeter Mirar Bristol, Fredericks Tracey, Armstrong Katrina

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BACKGROUND: Standard BRCA genetic testing criteria include young age of diagnosis, family history, and Jewish ancestry. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of these criteria on BRCA test utilization in breast cancer patients. METHODS: Breast cancer patients aged 18 to 64 years livi...

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PMID: 23917453
DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-13-0426
PMCID: PMC3799946

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