BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk

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Aug. 05, 2026
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  1. AskMayoExpert. Germline genetic testing for breast cancer predisposition gene mutations. Mayo Clinic; 2022.
  2. Genetic/familial high-risk assessment: Breast, ovarian, and pancreatic. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/guidelines-detail?category=2&id=1503. Accessed May 3, 2023.
  3. BRCA gene mutations: Cancer risk and genetic testing. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics/brca-fact-sheet. Accessed May 3, 2023.
  4. Genetic testing for cancer risk. American Cancer Society. Accessed June 8, 2026.
  5. Genetic testing for inherited cancer susceptibility syndromes. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics/genetic-testing-fact-sheet. Accessed May 3, 2023.
  6. Breast cancer risk reduction. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/guidelines-detail?category=2&id=1420. Accessed June 3, 2026.
  7. Tyler DS, et al., eds. Gynecologic surgery. In: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice. 22nd ed. Elsevier, 2026. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed June 3, 2026.

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