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Factors influencing prophylactic surgical intervention in women with genetic predisposition for breast cancer.
Journal of surgical oncology - 1 Oct 2024
Humar Pooja, Balogun Zainab, Douglas Nerone, Glenney Anne, Kass Nicolás M, Moroni Elizabeth A, Mai Phuong L, Diego Emilia, De La Cruz Carolyn
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INTRODUCTION: In the United States, 5%-10% of breast cancer cases are due to genetic predisposition. Among this population, prophylactic mastectomy is viable risk-reducing option. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to understand the timing to prophylactic mastectomy in patients with genetic predisposition to breast cancer and uncover factors influencing this decision. METHODS: This study is a retrospective...
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