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Low level of consanguinity in moroccan families at high risk of breast cancer.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2013
Elalaoui Siham Chafai, Jaouad Imane Cherkaoui, Laarabi Fatima Zahra, Elgueddari Brahim El Khalil
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is worldwide the most common cancer in women and is a major public health problem. Genes with high or low penetrance are now clearly implicated in the onset of breast cancer, mostly the BRCA genes. All women in families at high risk of breast cancer do not develop tumours, even when they carry the familial mutation, suggesting the existence of genetic and environmental protective...
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