It has long been speculated whether BRCA patients may have a worse prognosis. This study
http://jco.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/31/26/3191?rss=1 reassures us that this is not the case!
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Quality of life in breast ca
long term quality of life appears to be similar in breast cancer survivors versus women without cancer matched for age and other factors. Subtle cognitive deficits sometimes remains a mild issue.
Risk reducing strategies in women with family history
Recent article in JCO suggesting benefit with strategies such as tamoxifen in ‘at risk women’ such as a moderate family history. This follows an article from Kelly-Anne Phillips at Peter Mac showing the benefit of Tamoxifen in BRCA carriers.
