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Population prevalence of first- and second-degree family history of breast and ovarian cancer.
East African journal of public health - 1 Dec 2011
Moghimi-Dehkordi B, Safaee A, Vahedi M, Pourhoseingholi M A, Pourhoseingholi A, Zali M R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Family cancer history is an important risk factor for common cancers, thus, recognizing pattern of familial cancer can help us to identify individuals who may have higher chance to develop specified cancers. METHODS: This cross-sectional survey assessed family history of cancer in first- and second degree relatives. Totally, 7,300 persons aged > or = 20 years selected by random sampling from Tehran...
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