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BRCA2 mutation carier statu

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Determination of the presence or absence of known harmful mutation(s) in the BRAC2 gene. BRCA1/BRCA2 genes play a central role in DNA repair and their mutations increase sensitivity to DNA-damaging agents. BRCA1/BRCA2 germline mutations significantly increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. [ doi:10.1001/jama.2017.7112 ]

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Determination of the presence or absence of known harmful mutation(s) in the BRAC2 gene. BRCA1/BRCA2 genes play a central role in DNA repair and their mutations increase sensitivity to DNA-damaging agents. BRCA1/BRCA2 germline mutations significantly increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

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BRCA2 mutation status, BRCA2 carrier status

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Elizabeth Lewis

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