Beth Y. Karlan

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Ovarian Cancer – Hereditary/Genetic Factors

Ovarian Cancer – Hereditary/Genetic Factors 1. What every clinician should know Approximately 10-15% of patients with ovarian cancer are thought to have an inherited genetic predisposition. Although this represents a small percentage of patients with ovarian cancer, great emphasis has been placed on this high risk population, given the associated clinical, social and ethical implications.…

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