Genetic counseling for familial cancer risk.
Public interest in genetic screening is greater than ever. Guided by clues in the pedigree, clinicians can refer selected patients for an intensive genetic workup. Despite the limited number of DNA-based tests and the dearth of effective preventive strategies, patients can benefit from existing risk assessment, surveillance, prevention, and counseling.
Weitzel
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Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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