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[Significance of the identification of hereditary cancer for routine oncological diagnosis].
Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) - 5 Jan 2006
Weissflog G, Wand D, Schwarz R
Abstract excerpt
Genetic factors are likely to be the primary determinants of the cancer seen in around 5 - 10 % of all cancer patients. More than 20 inherited cancer syndromes are now known. For many of these cases molecular genetic diagnostic may be accomplished. Within the scope of genetic counselling and testing, which can validate the genetic background of cancer, the interdisciplinary cooperation of Primary Care Physicians...
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