Genetic risk assessment and BRCA mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility: recommendation statement.(U.S. Preventive Services Task Force)(breast cancer susceptibility gene) From: American Family Physician | Date: March 1, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 American Academy of Family Physicians. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE

This statement summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on genetic risk assessment and BRCA mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility and the supporting scientific evidence. Explanations of the ratings and of the strength of overall evidence are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively. The Research Gaps and Recommendations of Other Groups sections that are usually included in USPSTF ...

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