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Genetic Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2: It’s Your Choice

Internet URL

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/BRCA  

Sponsoring Agency

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Description

This fact sheet describes the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, what to do if a person tests positive for one of these alterations, and consequences of genetic testing.

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Review Date

9/21/2006