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BRCA1/2 mutation status is an independent factor of improved survival for advanced (stage III-IV) ovarian cancer.
International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society - 1 Oct 2014
Rudaitis Vilius, Zvirblis Tadas, Kanopiene Daiva, Janulynaite Dovile, Griskevicius Laimonas, Janavicius Ramunas
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to explore BRCA mutation frequency and to evaluate its impact on prognosis of advanced-stage ovarian cancer patients treated with debulking surgery and platinum-based chemotherapy. METHODS: Patients with advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer were enrolled in a prospective, single-center study from September 2008 to December 2011. All cases were screened for BRCA1 and BRCA2...
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