The Role of Genetic Testing in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Review.

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Importance: In the United States from 2009 to 2013, the incidence of breast cancer was the highest of any cancer and the death rate was second to that of lung cancer. Approximately 5% to 10% of breast cancers are inheritable. Observations: BRCA1 and BRCA2 germline mutations account for up to 30% of inheritable breast cancers and are the most commonly assessed mutations in patients presenting with early-onset...

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