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The BRCA mutation spectrum among breast and ovarian cancers in India: highlighting the need to screen BRCA1 185delAG among South Indians.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Oct 2024
John Ajoy Oommen, Singh Ashish, Yadav Pratibha, Joel Anjana, Thumaty Divya Bala, Fibi Ninan K, Georgy Josh Thomas, Cherian Anish Jacob, Thomas Shawn, Thomas Anitha, Thomas Vinotha, Peedicayil Abraham, Varghese Deny, Parthiban R, Ravichandran Lavanya, Johnson Jabasteen, Thomas Nihal, Yadav Bijesh, Patricia S, Selvamani B, Abraham Deepak, Paul M J, Chacko Raju Titus, Chapla Aaron
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 significantly elevate the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Limited data exists regarding the prevalence of BRCA mutations, and optimal, cost-effective testing strategies in developing countries like India. This study aimed to evaluate the utility of a Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) panel for BRCA1/2 mutation testing among women diagnosed with, or at risk of developing...
Topics
- Humans
- Female
- India
- Ovarian Neoplasms
- BRCA1 Protein
- Adult
- Breast Neoplasms
- Middle Aged
- BRCA2 Protein
