GPs could use breast cancer 'calculator' to predict risk to women

Scientists devise method using genetic data and lifestyle to work out who should be screenedWomen may be able to go to their GP to find out their risk of getting breast cancer and choose whether or not to be screened, if a new online calculator devised by scientists is successful.Related:Women with BRCA gene mutations given clearer picture of breast and ovarian cancer riskContinue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Cancer research Breast cancer Science Women UK news Health Source Type: news