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Prevalence of Tissue BRCA Gene Mutation in Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancers: A Multi-Institutional Study.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Aug 2020
Lertkhachonsuk Arb-Aroon, Suprasert Prapaporn, Manchana Tarinee, Kittisiam Thannaporn, Kantathavorn Nuttavut, Chansoon Tharintorn, Khunamornpong Surapan, Pohthipornthawat Natkrita, Tangjitgamol Siriwan, Luasiripanthu Taksa, Teerapakpinyo Chinachote, Shuangshot Shanop, Iemwimangsa Nareenart, Chantratita Wasun
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer patients with BRCA gene mutation have enhanced sensitivity to platinum-based regimens and PARP inhibitors. However, the knowledge regarding BRCA mutation in Thai patients is limited. This study aimed at identifying the prevalence and characteristics of somatic and germline BRCA 1 and 2 mutations in Thai patients with these cancers....
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