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Rebecca Sutphen Discusses Genetic Counseling and Testing

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Rebecca Sutphen on genetic testing and counseling for people with a family history of hereditary cancers.

Rebecca Sutphen, breast cancer survivor, professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Oncologic Sciences, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Chief Medical Officer, Informed Medical Decision, on genetic testing and counseling for people with a family history of hereditary cancers.

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