Dr. Barry Dworkin

Updated recommendations for risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer

Health Headlines Commentary for August 21, 2019

Source:
More women should be assessed for BRCA mutations, new recommendations say

Reference:
Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement

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