High penetrances of <it>BRCA1 </it>and <it>BRCA2 </it>mutations confirmed in a prospective series
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Penetrances of <it>BRCA1 </it>and <it>BRCA2 </it>mutations have been derived from retrospective studies, implying the possibility of ascertainment biases to influence the results.</p> <p>We have followed women at risk for breas...
Main Authors: | Møller Pål, Mæhle Lovise, Engebretsen Lars F, Ludvigsen Trond, Jonsrud Christoffer, Apold Jaran, Vabø Anita, Clark Neal |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-01-01
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Series: | Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice |
Online Access: | http://www.hccpjournal.com/content/8/1/2 |
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