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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)

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