Genetic risk assessment and BRCA mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility

CONTEXT: Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the U.S. and is the second leading cause of cancer death. Although less common, ovarian cancer is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Both breast and ovarian cancer are associated with a family history of these conditions...

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Main Author: Nelson, Heidi D.
Corporate Authors: Oregon Health & Science University Evidence-based Practice Center, United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Rockville (MD) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US) 2005, [2005]
Series:Evidence syntheses
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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  • Includes bibliographical references