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Radiotherapy and genetic predisposition to breast cancer.
Clinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain)) - 1 Apr 2006
Turnbull C, Mirugaesu N, Eeles R
Abstract excerpt
Cancer genetics is becoming increasingly integrated into oncological care; particularly in breast cancer management. The recognition of monogenic breast cancer predisposition syndromes, such as BRCA, is critical as there is also a risk of other cancers in addition to a markedly elevated risk of contralateral breast cancer. In individuals with breast cancer due to some predisposition genes, radiation should be...
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