Highlights
- •Genetic tests that predict breast cancer risk are now widely available.
- •The results of such tests can be complex and misinterpreted.
- •Tests must be interpreted by appropriate healthcare professionals.
- •Informed consent and counselling must be available.
- •Awareness of tests and referrals must be promoted among healthcare professionals.
Abstract
European Breast Cancer Council manifesto and supporting article on genetic risk prediction
testing in breast cancer, presented at the 11th European Breast Cancer Conference
in Barcelona, Spain.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 21, 2018
Accepted:
September 20,
2018
Received in revised form:
September 18,
2018
Received:
July 26,
2018
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