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Review
. 2024 Jul;130(1):16-22.
doi: 10.1002/jso.27630. Epub 2024 Apr 1.

Clinical genetics in breast cancer

Koumani W Ntowe  1 , Michael S Lee  1 , Jennifer K Plichta  1   2   3
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Review

Clinical genetics in breast cancer

Koumani W Ntowe et al. J Surg Oncol. 2024 Jul.

Abstract

As genetic testing becomes increasingly more accessible and more applicable with a broader range of clinical implications, it may also become more challenging for breast cancer providers to remain up-to-date. This review outlines some of the current clinical guidelines and recent literature surrounding germline genetic testing, as well as genomic testing, in the screening, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer, while identifying potential areas of further research.

Keywords: breast cancer; genetic testing; genomic testing; hereditary; patient outcomes.

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