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Cancer Precision-Prevention trial of Metformin in adults with Li Fraumeni syndrome (MILI) undergoing yearly MRI surveillance: a randomised controlled trial protocol.
Trials - 3 Feb 2024
Dixon-Zegeye Miriam, Shaw Rachel, Collins Linda, Perez-Smith Kendra, Ooms Alexander, Qiao Maggie, Pantziarka Pan, Izatt Louise, Tischkowitz Marc, Harrison Rachel E, George Angela, Woodward Emma R, Lord Simon, Hawkes Lara, Evans D Gareth, Franklin James, Hanson Helen, Blagden Sarah P
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BACKGROUND: Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a rare autosomal dominant disease caused by inherited or de novo germline pathogenic variants in TP53. Individuals with LFS have a 70-100% lifetime risk of developing cancer. The current standard of care involves annual surveillance with whole-body and brain MRI (WB-MRI) and clinical review; however, there are no chemoprevention agents licensed for individuals with LFS....
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