Article
Use of BRCA Mutation Test in the U.S., 2004-2014.
American journal of preventive medicine - 1 Jun 2017
Guo Fangjian, Hirth Jacqueline M, Lin Yu-Li, Richardson Gwyn, Levine Lyuba, Berenson Abbey B, Kuo Yong-Fang
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: BRCA mutation testing has been used for screening women at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer and for selecting the best treatment for those with breast cancer. To optimize the infrastructure and medical resources allocation for genetic testing, it is important to understand the use of BRCA mutation testing in the U.S. health system. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included 53,254 adult...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
