Breast and Ovarian Cancer (BRCA) Genetic Test

Credits

Author Bets Davis, MFA
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology
Last Updated August 18, 2009

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Author: Bets Davis, MFA Last Updated: August 18, 2009
Medical Review: Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology

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Topic Contents
 What is a breast and ovarian cancer genetic test?
 What do the results mean?
 Is testing accurate?
 Should I be tested?
 Why would I not be tested?
 Other Places To Get Help
 References
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