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Breast cancer risk analysis: A genetic epidemiology service for families

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Breast Cancer Risk Analysis, a service for women with breast cancer and their families, makes use of information drawn from fields such as genetics, epidemiology, and counseling. Its aim is to provide individuals with background information and information regarding the etiology and risks of breast cancer. Based on this information, individuals are helped to make appropriate decisions pertaining to treatment and follow-up. While making use of some of the information and processes used in genetic counseling, Breast Cancer Risk Analysis differs from most types of genetic counseling for reproductive decisions. Some of these differences are discussed here.

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  1. Medical Genetics and Cancer Risk Counseling, Salick Health Care, Inc., 90048, Los Angeles, California

    Patricia T. Kelly Ph.D. (Director)

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Kelly, P.T. Breast cancer risk analysis: A genetic epidemiology service for families. J Genet Counsel 1, 155–167 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00962916

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