Management of women at risk for malignancy

Authors
Basil, JB Rader, JS
Citation
Jb. Basil et Js. Rader, Management of women at risk for malignancy, CURR OPIN O, 12(5), 2000, pp. 508-513
Citations number
39
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology,"Onconogenesis & Cancer Research
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN ONCOLOGY
ISSN journal
10408746 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
508 - 513
Database
ISI
SICI code
1040-8746(200009)12:5<508:MOWARF>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Family history plays an important role in breast, ovarian, and colorectal c ancers. The increasing availability of genetic testing has forced women wit h these malignancies and their physicians to confront new questions regardi ng screening and prevention. This review highlights the screening for and p revention of breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancer in women at risk for ma lignancy. Curr Opin Oncol 2000, 12:508-513 (C) 2000 Lippincott Williams & W ilkins, Inc.