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Breast cancer and ovarian cancer genetics: an update.
Journal of environmental pathology, toxicology and oncology : official organ of the International Society for Environmental Toxicology and Cancer - 1 Jan 2008
Edlich Richard F, Cross Catherine L, Wack Courtney A, Chase Margot E, Lin Kant Y, Long William B
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The purpose of this report on breast cancer and ovarian cancer genetics is to review the evidence for the efficacy of surveillance for early detection, bilateral prophylactic mastectomy, prophylactic oophorectomy, and chemoprevention in preventing breast cancer and improving survival of BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers. This collective review highlights radiologic screening of patients with this genetic predisposition...
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