Pivotal Role of Genetic Counselors in the Uptake of Germline Genetic Testing in Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer and the Impact of Testing on Surgical Decision Making.

Richard A EraliTracey PuThuy M VuChristopher W MangieriYoonsun JeeJordan S WiseKathleen C PerryFang-Chi HsuEdward A LevineMarissa H McNattAkiko Chiba

Published in: The American surgeon (2023)

Genetic testing result has become an increasingly important factor when defining optimal surgical treatment for breast cancer patients. Increasing the availability of genetic consultation for breast cancer patients can improve testing rates and patient selection.

Keyphrases

metastatic breast cancer
decision making
genome wide
palliative care
copy number
case report
dna repair
dna methylation