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[Should knowledge of BRCA1 status impact the choice of chemotherapy in metastatic breast cancer: a review].
Bulletin du cancer - 1 Mar 2015
Clergue Océane, Jones Natalie, Sévenet Nicolas, Quenel-Tueux Nathalie, Debled Marc
Abstract excerpt
BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations account for 40% of cancer predisposition gene mutations identified in the current French diagnostic setting. The proteins encoded by these genes are implicated in DNA repair pathways. As a result, loss of BRCA1 or BRCA2 function may modify chemo-sensitivity. This literat...
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