Article
Breast cancer: genetics, risks, and strategies.
The Nursing clinics of North America - 1 Sept 2000
Nogueira S M, Appling S E
Abstract excerpt
Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer among women, with 175,000 new cases diagnosed in 1999. The recent discovery of inherited mutations on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and related research has increased our understanding of key risk factors. After identifying those who are at risk, health care providers must counsel women regarding appropriate prevention and early detection strategies. This article...
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