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Understanding Gene Testing
Illustrates what genes are, explains how mutations occur and are identified within genes, and discusses the benefits and limitations of gene testing for cancer and other disorders.

Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary in which the features of hereditary cancer and the structure and content of other PDQ cancer genetics summaries are described. The summary also contains information about how to weigh the strength of evidence obtained in different kinds of genetics studies and an extensive list of genetics resources available online.

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Directory of professionals who provide services related to cancer genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing.
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Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer
A fact sheet that reviews research studies on the possible connection between artificial sweeteners and cancer.

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