Germline Genetic Testing: What the Breast Surgeon Needs to Know

Dr. Greene and Dr. Plichta discuss the potential benefit for women from genetic testing for BRCA1, BRCA2, and other breast cancer genes and the knowledge needed by breast surgeons to facilitate testing and counseling. Dr. Plichta is author of, “Germline Genetic Testing: What the Breast Surgeon Needs to Know.” Dr. Plichta is an Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Duke Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine,  Durham, NC.