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A Dedicated Follow-Up Clinic for BRCA Mutation Carriers.
The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ - 1 Sept 2016
Yerushalmi Rinat, Rizel Shulamith, Zoref Dalia, Sharon Eran, Eitan Ram, Sabah Gad, Grubstein Ahuva, Rafson Yael, Cohen Maya, Magen Ada, Birenboim Iehudit, Margel David, Ozlavo Rachel, Sulkes Aaron, Brenner Baruch, Perry Shlomit
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Women who carry the BRCA gene mutation have an up to 80% chance of developing cancer, primarily of breast and ovarian origin. Confirmation of carrier status is described by many women as an overwhelming, life-changing event. Healthy individuals harboring a BRCA mutation constitute a high risk population with unique needs, often overlooked by health authorities. As such, we felt the need to create a...
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