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Knowledge and perceptions of genetic testing for patients with breast cancer in Nigeria: a survey of healthcare providers

19 May 2025

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BACKGROUND: The role of genetics in breast cancer management is becoming increasingly essential in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Harmonized Guidelines by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) for SSA outline the subset of patients requiring genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer as part of their treatment plan. However, in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Nigeria, access to genetic...

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PMID: 40390103
DOI: 10.1186/s13053-025-00315-w

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