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Incremental impact of breast cancer SNP panel on risk classification in a screening population of white and African American women.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Apr 2013
McCarthy Anne Marie, Armstrong Katrina, Handorf Elizabeth, Boghossian Leigh, Jones Marisa, Chen Jinbo, Demeter Mirar Bristol, McGuire Erin, Conant Emily F, Domchek Susan M
Abstract excerpt
Breast cancer risk prediction remains imperfect, particularly among non-white populations. This study examines the impact of including single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) alleles in risk prediction for white and African American women undergoing screening mammogram. Using a prospective cohort study, standard risk information and buccal swabs were collected at the time of screening mammography. A 12 SNP panel was...
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