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Ethnic Differences In Germline Genetic Testing For Breast Cancer, Kathryn Dent, Rebecca J. Jaslow, Md
Ethnic Differences In Germline Genetic Testing For Breast Cancer, Kathryn Dent, Rebecca J. Jaslow, Md
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Introduction: Ethnic variations in uptake of genetic testing and differences in findings of germline mutations within ethnic groups, are not well understood. The goal of this research is to assess for any such differences or similarities within a genetic counseling and testing program at an urban Cancer Center.
Methods: This is a non-comparative, descriptive epidemiology study assessing individuals with a diagnosis of breast cancer undergoing genetic counseling at the TJUH Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia between 2014 and 2019. Data were compiled onto Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCAP) and analyzed statistically.
Results: Patients with Breast Cancer (n=1075) were included …