Cancer Incidence in First- and Second-Degree Relatives of <i>BRCA1</i> and <i>BRCA2</i> Mutation Carriers

Haley Streff, Jessica Profato, Yuanqing Ye, Denise Nebgen, Susan K. Peterson, Claire N. Singletary, Banu Arun, Jennifer K. Litton

The Oncologist · 2016 · 48 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

BRCA gene mutations have been well described to carry an increased risk of both breast and ovarian cancer. However, the implications and risks of other cancers continues to be investigated. Evaluating the risks for other cancers further is key in identifying and managing risk reduction strategies.

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