Breast and Ovarian Cancer (BRCA) Genetic Test

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AuthorShannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
EditorKathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate EditorPat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD
- Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerDouglas A. Stewart, MD
- Medical Oncology
Last UpdatedSeptember 19, 2007

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Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPHLast Updated: September 19, 2007
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal 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?
 References
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