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BRCA1 and BRCA2: Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing

Description

Publication Year: 2009
Type: Federal resource, Online Publication
Language: English
Website: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/BRCA

This fact sheet answers some frequently asked questions about genetic testing for breast cancer genes. It also provides information on how to interpret results of genetic testing, risk factors for developing breast cancer, and laws built to protect against genetic discrimination.

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Source

National Cancer Institute, NIH
6116 Executive Blvd. Suite 300
Bethesda MD 20892-8322

Toll-free Phone: (800) 422-6237 En/Sp

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