Article
Oral Contraceptive Use in BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutation Carriers: Absolute Cancer Risks and Benefits.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 11 Apr 2022
Schrijver Lieske H, Mooij Thea M, Pijpe Anouk, Sonke Gabe S, Mourits Marian J E, Andrieu Nadine, Antoniou Antonis C, Easton Douglas F, Engel Christoph, Goldgar David, John Esther M, Kast Karin, Milne Roger L, Olsson Håkan, Phillips Kelly-Anne, Terry Mary Beth, Hopper John L, van Leeuwen Flora E, Rookus Matti A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: To help BRCA1 and 2 mutation carriers make informed decisions regarding use of combined-type oral contraceptive preparation (COCP), absolute risk-benefit estimates are needed for COCP-associated cancer. METHODS: For a hypothetical cohort of 10 000 women, we calculated the increased or decreased cumulative incidence of COCP-associated (breast, ovarian, endometrial) cancer, examining 18 scenarios with...
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