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Characteristics, treatment, and outcome of breast cancers diagnosed in BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation carriers in intensive screening programs including magnetic resonance imaging.
Clinical breast cancer - 1 Apr 2010
Chéreau Elisabeth, Uzan Catherine, Balleyguier Corinne, Chevalier Julie, de Paillerets Brigitte Bressac, Caron Olivier, Rimareix Françoise, Mathieu Marie-Christine, Koskas Martin, Bourgier Céline, André Fabrice, Dromain Clarisse, Delaloge Suzette
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BACKGROUND: Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with conventional screening methods improves sensitivity in high-risk patients without benefits on specific survival. We evaluated the characteristics, treatments, and prognostic features of breast cancers diagnosed among BRCA1/2 mutation carriers either inside or outside screening programs that included MRI. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Two groups of patients...
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