Preventive Surgery Limits Later Risk Of Cancer Deaths In BRCA Mutation Carriers

Good news for women with BRCA 1 mutationsWomen who have inherited defects in the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2
genes are at higher risk for developing breast, ovarian and other
cancers. Though it has been recommended that these women undergo
surgical removal of their ovaries (oophorectomy) as soon as possible, a large multi-national study defines the ages at which actions should be taken.

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