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Screening and follow-up of the patient at high risk for breast cancer.
Obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Dec 2007
Willey Shawna C, Cocilovo Costanza
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Accurately defining a patient's risk of developing breast cancer is a challenging endeavor. Many factors have been implicated in the causation of breast cancer and quantifying them is difficult. Risk stratification is performed using population models, such as the Gail model, as well as the patient's personal and family history and genetic testing. The clinician who is facile with these components will not only...
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