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Recognition and management of hereditary breast cancer syndromes.
The oncologist - 1 Jan 2004
Thull Darcy L, Vogel Victor G
Abstract excerpt
Clinicians should recognize the genetic syndromes that predispose to the development of breast cancer so that patients may be afforded the opportunity to have genetic testing to assist them and their family members in making medical management decisions. Approximately 80%-90% of hereditary breast cancer cases are caused by mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Other important clinical genetic predispositions...
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