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CHEK2*1100delC genotyping for clinical assessment of breast cancer risk: meta-analyses of 26,000 patient cases and 27,000 controls.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 1 Feb 2008
Weischer Maren, Bojesen Stig Egil, Ellervik Christina, Tybjaerg-Hansen Anne, Nordestgaard Børge Grønne
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PURPOSE: CHEK2*1100delC heterozygosity may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer; however, it is unclear whether the evidence is sufficient to recommend genotyping in clinical practice. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We identified studies on CHEK2*1100delC heterozygosity and the risk of unselected, early-onset, and familial breast cancer through comprehensive, computer-based searches of PubMed, EMBASE, and...
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