[News Feed] Family History Alone Can Imply Cancer Mutation Risk

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One in five women diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer who seek mammography have a family history of cancer that suggests they may harbor known cancer-causing gene mutations. Researchers say the prevalence of such a family history is considerably higher than the rate among women with no personal history of cancer, and has significant implications for risk assessment, testing, and clinical management.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0926074426.htm