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Genetic testing by cancer site: ovary.
Cancer journal (Sudbury, Mass.) - 1 Jan 2000
Weissman Scott M, Weiss Shelly M, Newlin Anna C
Abstract excerpt
Approximately 1 in every 4 to 5 women with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer has a hereditary gene mutation that is responsible for the development of her cancer. Identifying women at increased risk of developing ovarian cancer due to a hereditary cancer syndrome can allow for early detection or prevention of not only ovarian cancer, but also other cancers, depending on the causative gene. This review focuses on 3 of...
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