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Genetic Risk Assessment and BRCA Mutation Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Susceptibility

Internet URL

http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspsbrgen.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Description

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) conducts rigorous, impartial assessments of the scientific evidence for the effectiveness of a broad range of clinical preventive services, including screening, counseling, and preventive medications. Recommendations issued by the USPSTF are intended for use in the primary care setting. This recommendation advises against routine referral for genetic counseling or routine breast cancer susceptibility gene (BRCA) testing for women whose family history is not associated with an increased risk for deleterious mutations in breast cancer susceptibility gene 1 (BRCA1) or breast cancer susceptibility gene 2 (BRCA2).

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Review Date

5/21/2007