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Impact that Timing of Genetic Mutation Diagnosis has on Surgical Decision Making and Outcome for BRCA1/BRCA2 Mutation Carriers with Breast Cancer.
Annals of surgical oncology - 1 Oct 2016
Chiba Akiko, Hoskin Tanya L, Hallberg Emily J, Cogswell Jodie A, Heins Courtney N, Couch Fergus J, Boughey Judy C
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BACKGROUND: Deleterious BRCA mutation carriers with breast cancer are at increased risk for additional breast cancer events. This study evaluated the impact that timing of identification of BRCA+ status has on surgical decision and outcome. METHODS: The authors reviewed all BRCA carriers at their institution whose breast cancer was diagnosed between January 1996 and June 2015. Patient surveys, medical records,...
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