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An overview of the role of prophylactic surgery in the management of individuals with a hereditary cancer predisposition.

The Surgical clinics of North America - 1 Aug 2008

Oseni Tawakalitu, Jatoi Ismail

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Genetic testing for cancer susceptibility has been implemented widely in recent years, with the hope that it eventually will lead to a reduction in cancer-related mortality. Asymptomatic individuals who have a genetic predisposition for cancer can be identified, and many may benefit from early intervention. Not all of these individuals will develop cancer, however, and the penetrance varies among individuals with...

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PMID: 18672139
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2008.04.010

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