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Evaluation of two evidence-based decision aids for female BRCA1/2 mutation carriers in Germany: study protocol for a randomised controlled parallel-group trial.
Trials - 16 Feb 2022
Kautz-Freimuth Sibylle, Redaèlli Marcus, Isselhard Anna, Shukri Arim, Vodermaier Andrea, Rhiem Kerstin, Schmutzler Rita, Stock Stephanie
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BACKGROUND: Women with BRCA1/2 mutations have a higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer compared to women of the general population. Various preventive options are available to deal with the increased risk of developing cancer. These include intensified breast cancer screening and risk-reducing bilateral mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy. The choice of a preventive option can lead to increased...
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