BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk

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  1. AskMayoExpert. Germline genetic testing for breast cancer predisposition gene mutations. Mayo Clinic; 2022.
  2. Genetic/familial high-risk assessment: Breast, ovarian, and pancreatic. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/guidelines-detail?category=2&id=1503. Accessed May 3, 2023.
  3. BRCA gene mutations: Cancer risk and genetic testing. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics/brca-fact-sheet. Accessed May 3, 2023.
  4. Genetic testing for cancer risk. Cancer.Net. https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/cancer-basics/genetics/genetic-testing-cancer-risk. Accessed May 3, 2023.
  5. Genetic testing for inherited cancer susceptibility syndromes. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics/genetic-testing-fact-sheet. Accessed May 3, 2023.

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BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk