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Counseling for male BRCA mutation carriers: a review.

Breast (Edinburgh, Scotland) - 1 Oct 2008

Mohamad Hussain B, Apffelstaedt Justus P

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BRCA mutations in women confer a high risk for breast and ovarian cancers. The risks to male carriers are poorly understood and risk management strategies undescribed. This review summarizes current evidence and gives recommendations for counseling male BRCA mutation carriers. Reported risks for...

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PMID: 18657973
DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2008.05.001

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