Familial breast cancer: Genetics and counseling

dc.contributor.authorS. Thakuren_US
dc.contributor.authorS.R. Phadkeen_US
dc.date.accessioned2006-08-24T19:21:01Z
dc.date.available2006-08-24T19:21:01Z
dc.date.issued2005-12-31en_US
dc.description.abstractHereditary breast cancer (HBC) accounts for 5-10% of all breast cancer cases. A family history of breast cancer has long been ecognized as a significant risk factor for breast cancer. Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 account for about 40% of the cases. So, overall they constitute less than 5% of all of the breast cancer cases. With increasing awareness women with family history often overestimate their personal risk for breast cancer and may view themselves as candidate for genetic testing. Identification of high risk cases needing genetic counseling and DNA testing is needed. In this article we have reviewed the genetics of breast cancer and the genetic counseling protocol to meet the needs of women with family history of breast cancer.en_US
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dc.identifierhttp://www.bioline.org.br/abstract?id=is05091en_US
dc.identifier.citationIndian Journal of Surgery (ISSN: 0972-2068) Vol 67 Num 6en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1807/6358
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dc.publisherMedknow Publications on behalf of Association of Surgeons of Indiaen_US
dc.relationhttp://www.indianjsurg.com; http://www.bioline.org.br/isen_US
dc.rightsCopyright 2005 Indian Journal of Surgery.en_US
dc.subjectFamilial breast cancer, BRCA1, BRCA2, genetic counselingen_US
dc.subject.classificationFamilial breast cancer, BRCA1, BRCA2, genetic counselingen_US
dc.titleFamilial breast cancer: Genetics and counselingen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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