Genetic testing for inherited breast and ovarian cancer syndromes: important concepts for the primary care physician.

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Published in Postgrad Med J on January 01, 2001

Authors

M R Taylor1

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Genetics, Children's Hospital, 1056 E 19th Avenue B300, Denver, Colorado 80218, USA.

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