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BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations: decision-making dilemmas concerning testing and management.
Obstetrical & gynecological survey - 1 Jun 2000
Fasouliotis S J, Schenker J G
Abstract excerpt
The identification of the BRCA genes, and their possible etiologic relationship with various forms of inherited cancer, has been recognized universally as a cornerstone in the search of cancer's genetic susceptibility. Female BRCA gene mutation carriers are found to carry an increased risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer and to a lesser degree, colon cancer, and male BRCA mutation carriers are also related...
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