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Offering genetic testing at the point of care may increase uptake
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Offering genetic testing at the point of care may increase uptake

by Boston University Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Genetic testing for hereditary cancers, such as breast, colon, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer, helps at-risk individuals understand their familial risk for these diseases and make informed decisions about next steps in care. But fewer than 20 percent of at-risk patients utilize this testing, and even fewer engage in genetic counseling after...