BRCA1/2 associated cancer susceptibility: a clinical overview
The most frequently identified genetic cause of breast cancer is the germline mutation of BRCA1 and 2 genes. The carriers of these mutations are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancers and increased risk for pancreatic and prostate cancers. Personal and family history are routinely used to ident...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2016-06-01
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| Series: | Forum of Clinical Oncology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/fco-2015-0022 |