Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version

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The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.

Genetics Resources

Added text to Table 8, Health Professional Practice and Genetics Education Information, to state that the Society for Gynecologic Oncology's Genetics Toolkit is a series of case studies to illustrate common questions and challenges faced by health professionals and patients with regard to the role of genetics in gynecologic cancers; this resource was developed in collaboration by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, the National Society of Genetic Counselors, Bright Pink, and Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered.

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