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Response to Robert G. Resta Commentary (Unprepared, Understaffed, and Unplanned: Thoughts on the Practical Implications of Discovering New Breast and Ovarian Cancer Causing Genes)

Author: Wendy R. Uhlmann

Published in: Journal of Genetic Counseling | Issue 6/2009

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Resta (2009) in his Commentary clearly articulates how another breast cancer gene discovery would significantly impact the genetic counselors’ workload and appropriately urges us to think about these issues and be proactive. But a hypothetical BRCA3 gene is just the tip of the iceberg. The tsunami is genomic medicine, testing for common, complex conditions and personalized medicine. Are we ready to respond to patients’ requests to order these tests, evaluate data or interpret reports from whole genome scans? …

Resta, R. G. (2009). Commentary. Unprepared, uderstaffed and unplanned: Thoughts on the practical implications of discovering new breast and ovarian cancer causing genes. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 18(6).

Title: Response to Robert G. Resta Commentary (Unprepared, Understaffed, and Unplanned: Thoughts on the Practical Implications of Discovering New Breast and Ovarian Cancer Causing Genes)
Author: Wendy R. Uhlmann
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Genetic Counseling / Issue 6/2009
Print ISSN: 1059-7700
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3599
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-009-9253-9

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Response to Robert G. Resta Commentary (Unprepared, Understaffed, and Unplanned: Thoughts on the Practical Implications of Discovering New Breast and Ovarian Cancer Causing Genes)

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