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Mechanisms to increase cascade testing in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer: Impact of introducing standardized communication aids into genetic counseling.
The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research - 1 Sept 2020
Garcia Christine, Sullivan Mackenzie W, Lothamer Heather, Harrison Kara M, Chatfield Lindsay, Thomas Martha H, Modesitt Susan C
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AIM: Precancer identification of women with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) could prevent 20% of these ovarian cancers. The objective was to determine whether standardized Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) materials are acceptable, improve knowledge of HBOC and increase disclosure to family members. METHODS: A prospective cohort of women with breast or ovarian cancer was identified prior to...
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