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Cancer genetics and women's health.

Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN - 1 Jan 2000

Zawacki Kristin L, Phillips Marcia

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It is now known that all cancer is genetic in origin. Although most cancer occurs by chance, approximately 5% of individuals inherit specific genetic mutations that predispose them to cancer. The genetic characteristics of some cancers are known. Such information can be useful to health care providers in the clinical setting for treatment, early detection, and prevention. This article reviews basic carcinogenesis...

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PMID: 11926405
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2002.tb00042.x

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