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Contemporary Challenges in Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: A Collaboration Opportunity for Genetic Counselors and Breast Surgeons

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  1. National Society of Genetic Counselors, Chicago, IL, USA

    Joy Larsen Haidle MS, CGC

  2. Humphrey Cancer Center, Robbinsdale, MN, USA

    Joy Larsen Haidle MS, CGC

  3. Nashville Breast Center, Nashville, TN, USA

    Patrick Whitworth MD

  4. Targeted Medical Education, Inc. and TME Research, LLC, Allentown, PA, USA

    Patrick Whitworth MD

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Larsen Haidle, J., Whitworth, P. Contemporary Challenges in Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: A Collaboration Opportunity for Genetic Counselors and Breast Surgeons. Ann Surg Oncol 22, 3203–3207 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-015-4757-z

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