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Ovarian Cancer
New ovarian cancer data have been reported by scientists at Brown University
December 25th, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Familial Cancer, "It has been estimated that approximately 2% of the general population has a family history that is indicative of hereditary breast/ovarian cancer. We aim to further document the proportions of women identified by several protocols as having a positive family history of breast/ovarian cancer, as a prelude to offering genetic counseling and BRCA1/2 mutation testing." "This is a critical component of the evidence base needed when considering implementation of family history screening in primary care. We apply six separate family history screening protocols for breast/ovarian cancer to four...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-12-25)
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