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From the set-up of a screening program of breast cancer patients to the identification of the first BRCA mutation in the DR Congo.
BMC public health - 28 Jul 2014
Luyeye Mvila Gertrude, Postema Sandra, Marchal Guy, Van Limbergen Erik, Verdonck Fons, Matthijs Gert, Devriendt Koen, Michils Genevieve, Van Ongeval Chantal
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BACKGROUND: Breast cancer incidence in African population is low compared to western countries but the mortality rate is higher and the disease presents at a younger age and at a more advanced stage. The World Health Organisation and the Breast Health Global Initiative concluded that in low and middle income countries early breast cancer detection can be achieved by informing women on symptoms of breast cancer,...
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