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Underestimation of risk of a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation in women with high-grade serous ovarian cancer by BRCAPRO: a multi-institution study.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 20 Apr 2014
Daniels Molly S, Babb Sheri A, King Robin H, Urbauer Diana L, Batte Brittany A L, Brandt Amanda C, Amos Christopher I, Buchanan Adam H, Mutch David G, Lu Karen H
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Identification of the 10% to 15% of patients with ovarian cancer who have germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations is important for management of both patients and relatives. The BRCAPRO model, which estimates mutation likelihood based on personal and family cancer history, can inform genetic testing decisions. This study's purpose was to assess the accuracy of BRCAPRO in women with ovarian cancer. METHODS:...
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