Family history alone can imply cancer mutation risk
26th Sep 2005, 04:31 GMT
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.
Latest news from EurekAlert! - Cancer:
- Targeted cancer drugs may work by disrupting balance of cellular signals
- Studies examine colorectal cancer screening rates
- Higher red meat intake may increase risk for certain breast cancers
- U-M researchers use nanoparticles to target brain cancer
- 'Trojan Horse' agent halts bone metastasis in mice
- Increased patient demand for prostate test has serious implications for cancer services
- Novel regulatory mechanism identified for key tumor suppressor p53