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Breast Cancer Patients Often Confused By Genomic Testing

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-03-08
Genomic testing done after a tumor removal can help patients understand their risk of recurrence, but many women don't understand their test results, experts say. In a study of 77 women, about one third said they did not understand their genomic test results as discussed by their doctor, and one quarter of the women felt distress. Experts say doctors need to do a better job of explaining these results to women, since they can impact decisions regarding treatment.  Read full story >
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