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Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast/Ovarian Cancer

"In 2005 the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a recommendation stating that “women whose family history is associated with an increased risk for deleterious mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes be referred for genetic counseling and evaluation for BRCA testing.” The purpose of this fact sheet is to help you understand if genetic counseling and testing for hereditary breast/ovarian cancer may be helpful to you or your family..." Click here to read more.

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Last Updated: 8/24/2020 12:00:00 AM

Screening & Genetics

For Healthcare Providers

Georgia CORE awards grants from BCLT fund to eight organizations

Georgia CORE has awarded $207,000 total to seven health centers throughout the state through the Breast Cancer License Tag program.

11/18/2024

Local doctors see high colon cancer rates in young patients

Our partner Dr. Koosh Desai appeared on Augusta TV news and talked about the Georgia Colorectal Control Program. Thanks for the shout out, Koosh!

9/10/2024

FDA approves self-collection screening for virus that causes cervical cancer

FDA has moved to expand screening for potentially lethal cervical cancer by allowing women to collect test samples themselves.

5/21/2024

Georgia CORE introduces a resource guide for barriers to cancer clinical trials

We invite you to download and share it, and let us know if there is anything we should add to it.

1/14/2025