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Differential Receipt of Genetic Services Among Patients With Gynecologic Cancer and Their Relatives: A Review of Challenges to Health Equity.
Clinical obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Dec 2024
Kanbergs Alexa, Rauh-Hain J Alejandro, Wilke Roni N
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Up to 14% of endometrial cancers and 23% of epithelial ovarian cancers are associated with genetic predispositions. Referral for genetic testing and counseling can significantly impact a patient's oncologic outcomes. However, significant disparities in genetic referral and testing exist within medically underserved and minority populations in the United States. These disparities in care and access to care are...
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