Powers Jacquelyn, Stopfer Jill Elise
J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2014 May-Jun;43(3):361-73. doi: 10.1111/1552-6909.12304. Epub 2014 Apr 1.
During the last 30 years, key advances in the field of cancer genetics have improved identification of high-risk families in which cancer risk can be linked to mutations in cancer susceptible genes. Identification of individuals with heritable cancer risk may influence short- and long-term medical management issues. Heightened screening and risk reducing options can offer lifesaving interventions for the woman and family members who are at risk.
在过去30年里,癌症遗传学领域的重大进展提高了对高危家族的识别能力,在这些家族中,癌症风险可与癌症易感基因的突变相关联。识别具有遗传性癌症风险的个体可能会影响短期和长期的医疗管理问题。加强筛查和降低风险的选择可以为处于风险中的女性及其家庭成员提供挽救生命的干预措施。