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Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ®)
Health Professional Version   Last Modified: 02/28/2008



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Changes to This Summary (06/17/2008)

The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.

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Added text about the National Human Genome Research Institute Policy and Legislation Database as an Ethical, Legal and Social Implications, Policy, and Legislation resource.

Added text about the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Code of Ethics as an Ethical, Legal and Social Implications, Policy, and Legislation resource.

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