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Genetic testing for breast cancer risk, from BRCA1/2 to a seven gene panel: an ethical analysis.

Erik GustavssonGiovanni GalvisNiklas Juth
Published in: BMC medical ethics (2020)
We conclude that while the problem of handling secondary findings should not be overstated with regard to the panel, the fact that the panel also generate more variants of uncertain significance, give rise to a more complex set of problems that relate to the value of health as well as the value of autonomy. Therefore, it is insufficient to claim that the seven gene panel is preferable by only referring to the higher cost effectiveness of the panel.
Keyphrases
  • breast cancer risk
  • copy number
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