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The Public Health Perspective |
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Genetic Testing for BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 |
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Basic Facts About Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer |
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The Genetics of Hereditary Breast Cancer Susceptibility due to mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 |
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Family History, Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer |
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News Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer in the News |
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- B.C. to resume genetic testing for cancer
(February 15, 2003) CTV.ca reports, "Genetic testing for hereditary and ovarian cancer is set to resume in B.C. using new procedures that the provincial health minister believes won't violate U.S. patents."
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Additional Resources |
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North American Association of Central Cancer Registries
NAACCR is a collaborative umbrella organization for cancer registries, governmental agencies, professional associations, and private groups in North America interested in enhancing the quality and use of cancer registry data. The website contains information on cancer registries, including data on incidence of different cancers in the population.
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Mamma Care
A validated system for teaching physical examination of the breast.
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Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genetic Testing
An example of testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility
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Support Groups |
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- Cancer Genetics Services Directory
This directory lists professionals who provide services related to cancer genetics (cancer risk assessment, genetic counseling, genetic susceptibility testing, and others). These professionals have applied to be listed in this directory.
- Cancer Support
Support page from NCI for patients living with cancer. Includes facts sheets for other family members living with cancer, finances, insurance, support groups and other links.
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