Preferences for breast cancer prevention among women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation
ConclusionsWomen revealed a willingness to undergo surgeries to achieve largest reduction in breast cancer risk, although this would not be recommended for a younger woman in her 20s. The goal of achieving the highest degree of cancer risk reduction is the primary driver for women withBRCA1 orBRCA2 mutations in selecting an intervention and a sequence of interventions, regardless of whether it is non-surgical or surgical.
Source: Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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