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Breast-Conserving Surgery in BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers: Are We Approaching an Answer
Annals of Surgical Oncology, 08/04/09

Garcia–Etienne CA et al. – The data suggest that IBTR risk after BCS in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers is increased compared with patients who have sporadic breast cancer. Likewise, the risk of CBC seems to be increased in this group. These risks and the likelihood of developing new primary tumors should be discussed with carriers interested in breast conservation as well as when choosing risk–reducing strategies.

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