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Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing skin cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease.
Genetics
Understanding Gene Testing
Illustrates what genes are, explains how mutations occur and are identified within genes, and discusses the benefits and limitations of gene testing for cancer and other disorders.

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Directory of professionals who provide services related to cancer genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing.

Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary in which the validity and utility of genetic tests are discussed and important genetic terms are defined.

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