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Outcome of preventive surgery and screening for breast and ovarian cancer in BRCA mutation carriers.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 1 Mar 2002
Scheuer Lauren, Kauff Noah, Robson Mark, Kelly Bridget, Barakat Richard, Satagopan Jaya, Ellis Nathan, Hensley Martee, Boyd Jeff, Borgen Patrick, Norton Larry, Offit Kenneth
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PURPOSE: To prospectively determine the impact of genetic counseling and testing on risk-reduction strategies and cancer incidence in a cohort of individuals at hereditary risk for breast and ovarian cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Two hundred fifty-one individuals with BRCA mutations were identified at a single comprehensive cancer center from May 1, 1995, through October 31, 2000. Uniform recommendations...
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