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Increased risk of male cancer and identification of a potential prostate cancer cluster region in BRCA2.
Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) - 1 Jan 2016
Roed Nielsen Henriette, Petersen Janne, Therkildsen Christina, Skytte Anne-Bine, Nilbert Mef
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BACKGROUND: The risk of cancer in men from BRCA1 and BRCA2 families is relevant to define to motivate genetic testing and optimize recommendations for surveillance. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We assessed the risk of cancer in male mutation carriers and their first-degree relatives in 290 BRCA1 and BRCA2 families with comparison to matched controls with the aim to motivate genetic testing and optimize recommendations...
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