Breast Cancer

Researchers at Leiden University release new data on breast cancer

Published in Disease Risk Factor Week, July 19th, 2009

According to recent research from Netherlands, "To show differences and similarities between risk estimation models for breast cancer in healthy women from BRCA1/2-negative or untested families. After a systematic literature search seven models were selected: Gail-2, Claus Model, Claus Tables, BOADICEA, Jonker Model, Claus-Extended Formula, and Tyrer-Cuzick."

"Life-time risks (LTRs) for developing breast cancer were estimated for two healthy counsellees, aged 40, with a variety in family histories and personal risk factors. Comparisons were made with guideline thresholds for individual screening. Without a clinically significant family history LTRs varied from 6.7%...

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Source: Disease Risk Factor Week (2009-07-19)

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