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A Community Health Worker Model to Support Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Testing.
Obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Sept 2023
Marsh Leah, Mendoza Marlene, Tatsugawa Zina, Pineda Elizabeth, Markovic Daniela, Holschneider Christine H, Zakhour Mae
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of a community health worker-supported hereditary cancer risk-assessment and genetic testing program in a safety-net hospital serving more than 70% medically underserved patients. METHODS: This community health worker pilot program began in January 2020 at women's health clinics by administering original National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-based questionnaires. Patients...
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