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In the era of advanced cancer genomics, our recognition of hereditary cancer mutations continues to increase. Two of these conditions, which carry an increased risk of female cancers including endometrial,… Click to show full abstract
In the era of advanced cancer genomics, our recognition of hereditary cancer mutations continues to increase. Two of these conditions, which carry an increased risk of female cancers including endometrial, ovarian, breast, are hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome and Lynch syndrome. Risk‐reducing surgery, such as mastectomy, salpingo‐oophorectomy, and hysterectomy may decrease cancer risk for mutation carriers. Background, indications, techniques, and consequences of these surgical procedures are reviewed.
Journal Title: Journal of Surgical Oncology
Year Published: 2019
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