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Evaluation of BRCA1 mutations in an unselected patient population with triple-negative breast cancer.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Jan 2013
Rummel Seth, Varner Erika, Shriver Craig D, Ellsworth Rachel E
Abstract excerpt
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is characterized by aggressive behavior and poor prognosis. While >50 % of patients with inherited BRCA1 mutations have TNBC, the prevalence of BRCA1 mutations in patients with TNBC remains unclear. Deciphering the relationship between BRCA1 and TNBC is critical to understanding the etiology of TNBC, leading to improved patient counseling and treatment. All female patients...
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