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Universal Germline-Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: Implementation in a Rural Practice and Impact on Shared Decision-Making.
Annals of surgical oncology - 1 Jan 2024
Shelton Charles, Ruiz Antonio, Shelton Lauren, Montgomery Hannah, Freas Karen, Ellsworth Rachel E, Poll Sarah, Pineda-Alvarez Daniel, Heald Brandie, Esplin Edward D, Nielsen Sarah M
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BACKGROUND: Whereas the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) criteria restrict germline-genetic testing (GGT) to a subset of breast cancer (BC) patients, the American Society of Breast Surgeons recommends universal GGT. Although the yield of pathogenic germline variants (PGV) in unselected BC patients has been studied, the practicality and utility of incorporating universal GGT into routine cancer care in...
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