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Pivotal Role of Genetic Counselors in the Uptake of Germline Genetic Testing in Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer and the Impact of Testing on Surgical Decision Making.
The American surgeon - 1 Dec 2023
Erali Richard A, Pu Tracey, Vu Thuy M, Mangieri Christopher W, Jee Yoonsun, Wise Jordan S, Perry Kathleen C, Hsu Fang-Chi, Levine Edward A, McNatt Marissa H, Chiba Akiko
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BACKGROUND: Genetic testing is increasingly utilized in breast cancer patients; however, testing rates remain low. We aimed to evaluate the rate of genetic testing at a tertiary academic medical center utilizing a multidisciplinary clinic model including genetic counselor. METHODS: A single-center retrospective chart review was performed on a cohort of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients from January 2018...
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