Article
Genetic susceptibility for breast cancer--risk assessment and counseling.
Seminars in oncology - 1 Aug 2001
Ang P, Garber J E
Abstract excerpt
The incorporation of genetic information into clinical oncology practice is a process in evolution, necessitating consideration of cancer risk assessment, ethical and social implications of testing and efficacy of treatment, and prevention interventions. Although most cancers do have a hereditary component, recognizing individuals who are at unusually high risk is important for planning their surveillance...
Topics
- BRCA2 Protein
- Breast Neoplasms
- Female
- Genes, BRCA1
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genetic Testing
- Humans
- Mutation
- Neoplasm Proteins
- Risk Assessment
- Transcription Factors