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African American Women Less Likely to Undergo BRCA1/2 Genetic Testing
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African American Women Less Likely to Undergo BRCA1/2 Genetic Testing |
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/568927?src=rss |
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In general, African American women are less likely than white women to pursue genetic testing for BRCA1/2, researchers report. However, African American women with a recent diagnosis of breast cancer are much more likely to do so, according to the article in the January 1st issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reuters Health Information |
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Articles > Hematology-Oncology |
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Jan 18, 2008 |
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