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Germline mutations in Black patients with ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal carcinomas.
Gynecologic oncology - 1 Oct 2021
Somasegar Sahana, Weiss Arielle S, Norquist Barbara M, Khasnavis Nithisha, Radke Marc, Manhardt Enna, Pennil Christopher, Pennington Kathryn P, Eckert Mark A, Chryplewicz Agnieszka, Lengyel Ernst, Swisher Elizabeth M
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Routine genetic testing for ovarian cancer and identification of germline mutations can help improve early detection of cancer as well as guide treatment. Knowledge of genetic counseling and referral rates for genetic testing has been lower for Black patients, compared to White patients. We aimed to describe the demographics and presence of germline mutations in Black individuals with ovarian,...
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