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Association between clinical characteristics and risk-reduction interventions in women who underwent BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing: a single-institution study.
Cancer - 15 Dec 2006
Uyei Anne, Peterson Susan K, Erlichman Julie, Broglio Kristine, Yekell Sandra, Schmeler Kathkeen, Lu Karen, Meric-Bernstam Funda, Amos Chris, Strong Louise, Arun Banu
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BACKGROUND: Women who are at increased risk for breast and ovarian cancers, especially BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers, face a myriad of risk-reduction options, including increased surveillance, chemoprevention, prophylactic oophorectomy, and prophylactic mastectomy. However, little is known about which clinical, demographic, or cancer-related factors are associated with risk-reduction interventions. METHODS:...
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