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CHEK2 c.1100delC mutation is associated with an increased risk for male breast cancer in Finnish patient population.
BMC cancer - 5 Sept 2017
Hallamies Sanna, Pelttari Liisa M, Poikonen-Saksela Paula, Jekunen Antti, Jukkola-Vuorinen Arja, Auvinen Päivi, Blomqvist Carl, Aittomäki Kristiina, Mattson Johanna, Nevanlinna Heli
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several susceptibility genes have been established for female breast cancer, of which mutations in BRCA1 and especially in BRCA2 are also known risk factors for male breast cancer (MBC). The role of other breast cancer genes in MBC is less well understood. METHODS: In this study, we have genotyped 68 MBC patients for the known breast or ovarian cancer associated mutations in the Finnish population in...
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