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Cancers associated with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations other than breast and ovarian.
Cancer - 15 Jan 2015
Mersch Jacqueline, Jackson Michelle A, Park Minjeong, Nebgen Denise, Peterson Susan K, Singletary Claire, Arun Banu K, Litton Jennifer K
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BACKGROUND: Previous studies have reported additional cancers associated with BRCA mutations; however, the type, magnitude of risk, and sex differences remain to be clarified. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence of cancers other than breast and ovarian cancer in known mutation carriers. METHODS: An institutional review board-approved study identified 1072 patients who had genetic counseling at...
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