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Embedding a genetic counselor into oncology clinics improves testing rates and timeliness for women with ovarian cancer.
Gynecologic oncology - 1 Feb 2021
Rana Huma Q, Kipnis Lindsay, Hehir Kristin, Cronin Angel, Jaung Tim, Stokes Samantha M, Fekrmandi Fatemeh, Vatnick Donna, Matulonis Ursula A, Garber Judy E, Wright Alexi A
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OBJECTIVE: Germline genetic testing is crucial to the care of ovarian cancer patients, and as part of the guideline-based care for ovarian cancer patient's adherence to this recommendation has been low. We sought to determine whether embedding a genetic counselor (GC) within a medical and gynecologic oncology clinic would increase testing rates and improve the timeliness of testing. METHODS: Prospective cohort...
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