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Genetic testing for hereditary cancer predisposition: BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome, and beyond.
Gynecologic oncology - 1 Mar 2016
Hall M J, Obeid E I, Schwartz S C, Mantia-Smaldone G, Forman A D, Daly M B
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Obstetrician/gynecologists and gynecologic oncologists serve an integral role in the care of women at increased hereditary risk of cancer. Their contribution includes initial identification of high risk patients, screening procedures like bimanual exam, trans-vaginal ultrasound and endometrial biopsy, prophylaxis via TAH and/or BSO, and chemoprevention. Further, gynecologists also serve a central role in the...
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