Clinical Considerations of BRCA1- and BRCA2-Mutation Carriers: A Review
Individuals who carry an inherited mutation in the breast cancer 1 (BRCA1) and BRCA2 genes have a significant risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer over the course of their lifetime. As a result, there are important considerations for the clinician in the counseling, followup and management o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Surgical Oncology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/374012 |