IN5 Breast cancer in young women – genetic counseling and testing
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Attitudes and psychological impact of genetic testing, genetic counseling, and breast cancer risk assessment among women at increased risk.
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To review research related to the psychological functioning of women with family histories of breast cancer, the impact of genetic counseling on women at increased risk, and their participation in and description of breast cancer risk evaluation programs. DATA SOURCES Published articles and material from the World Wide Web. DATA SYNTHESIS Findings from these sources sugge...
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We read with interest the Society of Gynecologic Oncology's (SGO) statement on risk assessment for inherited gynecologic cancer predispositions (Lancaster et al., 2015). We commend the authors for their comprehensive and thoughtful review of genetic counseling and testing issues. However, we respectfully disagree with the SGO's position to “not recommend genetic testing of women under age 21 fo...
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The outcome of very young patients with early breast cancer is worser compared to older patients with a similar clinical presentation. The triple negative, luminal B, HER2+ subtypes are more frequent in this population. Adequate local treatment (breast-conserving surgery or total mastectomy) must be discussed with the patient. The role of radiotherapy is very important in these patients with hi...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Breast
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0960-9776
DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9776(12)70017-6