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Breast Cancer
New findings reported from J. Hall and co-authors describe advances in breast cancer
March 26th, 2009
" Interest in searching for mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 is high. Knowledge regarding these genes and the advantages and limitations of genetic testing is limited," scientists in Sutton, the United Kingdom report. "It is unknown whether increasing knowledge about breast cancer genetic testing alters interest in testing. Three hundred and seventy nine women (260 with a family history of breast cancer; 119 with breast cancer) from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust were randomised to receive or not receive written educational information on cancer genetics. A questionnaire was completed assessing interest in BRCA1 testing and knowledge on breast cancer genetics and...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-03-26)
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