Article
Risk prediction models for familial breast cancer.
Future oncology (London, England) - 1 Apr 2006
Antoniou Antonis C, Easton Douglas F
Abstract excerpt
A positive family history of breast cancer, reflecting genetic susceptibility, is one of the strongest risk factors for the disease. A number of breast cancer susceptibility genes have been identified to date, with the most important being BRCA1 and BRCA2. Risk prediction models can be used to identify individuals likely to carry BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and individuals at high risk of developing the disease....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.