New genetic counseling method may help breast cancer patients decide on surgery
NCT ID NCT04245176
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a special, graph-based genetic counseling method helps newly diagnosed breast cancer patients better understand their risk of cancer in the other breast and make more informed surgery choices. About 400 patients participated, comparing this new approach to standard genetic counseling. The goal was to see if it changed their risk perception and surgical decisions.
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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