Résumé
The molecular diagnosis of a genetic predisposition to breast cancer is now routinely available. BRCA1 and BRCA2 deleterious germline mutations confer very high risks of breast (80% by age 70 years) and ovarian cancer (15-40%). This justifies specific measures of screening, prevention and specific specialized care. The indications, methods and practical consequences of the diagnosis of a genetic predisposition are summarized, and specific care measures presented.
Titre traduit de la contribution | Genetic predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer: Molecular diagnosis and consequences |
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langue originale | Français |
Pages (de - à) | 213-218 |
Nombre de pages | 6 |
journal | Oncologie |
Volume | 8 |
Numéro de publication | 3 |
Les DOIs | |
état | Publié - 1 janv. 2006 |
mots-clés
- BRCA1
- BRCA2
- Breast cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Predisposition