A recent study found that only about 33% of women with ovarian cancer undergo germline BRCA1/2 testing, despite universal recommendations for such patients to have germline genetic testing. Check out the article for more information!
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2787937?resultClick=3
Reference: Cham et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Jan 4;5(1):e2142703. PMID: 35015069.
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Use of Germline BRCA Testing in Patients With Ovarian Cancer and Commercial Insurance
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Use of Germline BRCA Testing in Patients With Ovarian Cancer and Commercial Insurance
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