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Universal genetic testing for women with newly diagnosed breast cancer in the context of multidisciplinary team care.
The Medical journal of Australia - 1 May 2023
De Silva Dilanka L, Stafford Lesley, Skandarajah Anita R, Sinclair Michelle, Devereux Lisa, Hogg Kirsten, Kentwell Maira, Park Allan, Lal Luxi, Zethoven Magnus, Jayawardana Madawa W, Chan Fiona, Butow Phyllis N, James Paul A, Mann G Bruce, Campbell Ian G, Lindeman Geoffrey J
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the feasibility of universal genetic testing of women with newly diagnosed breast cancer, to estimate the incidence of pathogenic gene variants and their impact on patient management, and to evaluate patient and clinician acceptance of universal testing. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS: Prospective study of women with invasive or high grade in situ breast cancer and unknown germline status...
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