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The integration of BRCA testing into oncology clinics.
British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) - 23 Jun 2016
Percival Natalie, George Angela, Gyertson Jennifer, Hamill Monica, Fernandes Andreia, Davies Emily, Rahman Nazneen, Banerjee Susana
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PURPOSE: The PARP inhibitor, Olaparib, is approved for women with BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer. Therefore there is an urgent need to test patients and obtain results in time to influence treatment. Models of BRCA testing, such as the mainstreaming oncogenetic pathway, involving oncology health professionals are being used. The authors report on the establishment of the extended role of the clinical nurse...
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