Breast and Ovarian Cancer (BRCA) Genetic Test

References

Citations

  1. National Cancer Institute (2002). Genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2: It's your choice. Available online: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/BRCA.


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Author: Alison Allen
Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Last Updated: October 31, 2007
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology

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Topic Contents
 What is a breast and ovarian cancer genetic test?
 What do the results mean?
 Is testing accurate?
 Should I be tested?
 Why would I not be tested?
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