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Among women with breast cancer, who should have genetic testing for an inherited mutation?
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/guidelines-for-genetic-testing-for-women-with-breast-cancer
Full article: https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.19.02190
Which breast cancer patients should consider genetic testing? Knowing whether you have an inherited mutation may inform the decisions you and your healthcare provider make about treatment. But it can also increase stress and anxiety. This XRAY reviews a study of how different guidelines affect genetic testing recommendations for people with breast cancer. (8/27/20)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- What guidelines do you use for considering whether or not to recommend genetic testing?
- Should I consider genetic testing?
- What are the risks and benefits of genetic testing?
- How do I contact a genetic counselor?
- If I have an inherited mutation, how would that affect your recommendations for my healthcare?
- Will my insurance company pay for genetic testing?
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