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Recurrent mutation testing of BRCA1 and BRCA2 in Asian breast cancer patients identify carriers in those with presumed low risk by family history.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Apr 2014
Kang Peter Choon Eng, Phuah Sze Yee, Sivanandan Kavitta, Kang In Nee, Thirthagiri Eswary, Liu Jian Jun, Hassan Norhashimah, Yoon Sook-Yee, Thong Meow Keong, Hui Miao, Hartman Mikael, Yip Cheng Har, Mohd Taib Nur Aishah, Teo Soo Hwang
Abstract excerpt
Although the breast cancer predisposition genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 were discovered more than 20 years ago, there remains a gap in the availability of genetic counselling and genetic testing in Asian countries because of cost, access and inaccurate reporting of family history of cancer. In order to improve access to testing, we developed a rapid test for recurrent mutations in our Asian populations. In this study, we...
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