Role of <it>BRCA2 </it>mutation status on overall survival among breast cancer patients from Sardinia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Germline mutations in <it>BRCA1 </it>or <it>BRCA2 </it>genes have been demonstrated to increase the risk of developing breast cancer. Conversely, the impact of <it>BRCA </it>mutations on prognosis...

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Main Authors: Pisano Marina, Tanda Francesco, Cossu Antonio, Pirino Daniela, Sechi Ornelia, Coviello Vincenzo, Cesaraccio Rosaria, Budroni Mario, Palomba Grazia, Palmieri Giuseppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/9/62