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Preoperative diagnosis of BRCA1/2 mutation impacts decision-making for risk-reducing mastectomy in breast cancer patients.
Scientific reports - 20 Jul 2021
Woo Jinsun, Gwak Geumhee, Park Inseok, Bae Byung Noe, Lee Se Kyung, Chae Byung Joo, Yu Jonghan, Lee Jeong Eon, Kim Seok Won, Nam Seok Jin, Ryu Jai Min
Abstract excerpt
Decision to undergo risk-reducing mastectomy (RRM) needs to consider several factors, including patient's preference, surgeon's preference, family history, and genetic predisposition. The aim of this study was to examine whether preoperative diagnosis of BRCA1/2 mutation status could influence surgical decision-making in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. We retrospectively reviewed ipsilateral breast cancer...
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