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Breast cancer diagnosed after age 70 years in Israeli BRCA1/BRCA2 pathogenic sequence variant carriers: a single institution experience.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Jun 2024
Bufman Hila, Faermann Renata, Halshtok-Neiman Osnat, Shalmon Anat, Gotlieb Michael, Samoocha David, Yagil Yael, Feldman Dana Madorsky, Friedman Eitan, Sklair-Levy Miri
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PURPOSE: A semi-annual surveillance scheme from age 25 to 30 years is offered to BRCA1/BRCA2 pathogenic sequence variants (PSVs) carriers for early detection of breast cancer (BC). There is a paucity of data on the yield of adhering to this scheme beyond 70 years of age. METHODS: Female BRCA1/BRCA2 PSV carriers followed at the Meirav high-risk clinic, Sheba Medical center, Israel were eligible. Type and...
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