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Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk: Its Your Choice National Action Plan on Breast Care

 File — Box: MM-02, Object: 12
Identifier: ED0025A

Scope and Contents

Altered gene causes additional risk of breast and ovarian cancer; genetic test for the gene; overview of risk and benefit of being tested; includes women telling their family stories of dealing with breast cancer; families deciding whether to get tested or not

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1990 - 2010

Conditions Governing Access

The majority of the materials within this finding aid have been digitized by the History of Genomics team. That being said, there are several instances where materials were either damaged or were in poor condition. In these cases we cannot guarantee the availability or accessibility of all materials.

Some materials may contain sensitive information or personally identifiable information (PII), in which case we cannot guarantee full unfettered access upon request. The History of Genomics Team will work to make a determination on a case by case basis as to the access of materials.

Extent

From the Collection: 60 Box (Each box contains a variety of formats video and/or audio media. These include cassette tapes, BetaCam videos, or VHS tapes. )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the NHGRI Human Genome Project (HGP) Archive Repository

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