Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome: considering the complexities.

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HBOC is the most common and well-described hereditary breast cancer syndrome and is often at the center of professional recommendations, accreditation standards, and insurance company coverage policies. A person’s BRCA gene mutation status may alter their decisions about surgical treatment, eligibility for a clinical trial, and their approach to cancer risk reduction and screening. The potential for knowledge...

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