The role of prophylactic surgery for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

Henry T. Lynch; Murray Joseph Casey

The role of prophylactic surgery for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

Department of Preventive Medicine

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Abstract

Here's a discussion of serious concerns raised by members of hereditary cancer-prone families who ask about testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and prophylactic surgery.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	41-58
Number of pages	18
Journal	Contemporary Ob-Gyn
Volume	42
Issue number	7
State	Published - Dec 1 1997

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Advanced and Specialized Nursing
Maternity and Midwifery

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