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Georgia Primary Care Providers' Knowledge of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome.
Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education - 1 Mar 2017
Nair Navya, Bellcross Cecelia, Haddad Lisa, Martin Monique, Matthews Roland, Gabram-Mendola Sheryl, Crane Barbara, Meaney-Delman Dana
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC) is an inherited condition associated with mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 (BRCA) genes. Identification of individuals with HBOC requires that primary care providers understand the genetic principles required to appropriately collect family history and refer individuals for genetic evaluation. A survey was developed and administered to primary care providers in...
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