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- Title
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and other hereditary syndromes: using technology to identify carriers.
- Authors
Drohan, Brian; Roche, Constance A; Cusack, James C, Jr; Hughes, Kevin S
- Abstract
Most patients who harbor a genetic mutation for hereditary breast cancer have not been identified, despite the availability of genetic testing. Developing an effective approach to the identification of high-risk individuals is the key to preventing and/or providing early diagnosis of cancer in this patient population. This educational review addresses these issues.
- Publication
Annals of surgical oncology, 2012, Vol 19, Issue 6, p1732
- ISSN
1534-4681
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1245/s10434-012-2257-y