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Debbie Wasserman Schultz: “The awareness of the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genetic mutation was out there for many, many years and someone as aware as I was…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2020
The awareness of the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genetic mutation was out there for many, many years and someone as aware as I was had no idea about my potential risk.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Wasserman Schultz emphasizes the lack of awareness about genetic risks despite existing research.

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