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American Cancer Society
Mutation of BRCA gene influences women's views of preventive mastectomy
March 26th, 2009
Women whose cells harbor harmful mutations in the BRCA genes are likely to view preventive mastectomy as the best way to reduce their risk and fears of developing breast cancer, despite other, less drastic options available. That is the conclusion of a new study published in the April 1, 2009 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. The study's findings could help physicians and other clinicians as they discuss test results with women who undergo BRCA gene testing. Women at high risk for developing breast cancer have several options to help safeguard against the disease. Risk management for women with a known deleterious mutation in...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-03-26)
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