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Referral of Patients With Breast or Colorectal Cancer for Genetic Counseling and/or Testing
| Referral | Total (N = 10,466) | Breast Cancer (n = 6,569) | Colorectal Cancer (n = 3,897) | P* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referred for genetic counseling and/or testing, % | 25.6 | 29.1 | 19.6 | < .001 |
| n = 2,457 | n = 1,556 | n = 901 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive family history and referred, % | 42.7 | 52.2 | 26.4 | < .001 |
P value corresponds to differences between breast and colorectal cancers.
