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Skin cancer risk in patients with BRCA mutations

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: To the Editor: Patients with germline BReast CAncer gene (BRCA) mutations have a well-documented risk of cancers, such as breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic.1 Studies evaluating the association between BRCA mutations and skin cancer risk report inconsistent results and are limited by surveillance bias.2

Source: JAAD International

DOI: 10.1016/j.jdin.2024.07.024

Authors: Lucy J. Navsaria, Allen M. Haas, Jessica L. Corredor, Banu K. Arun, Sharon H. Giordano, Kevin T. Nead, Mackenzie R. Wehner

Institution: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: BRCA gene mutations in cancer

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,575

Funders: Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute

Awards: G111615301, G1575060792, G4276892241, Recruitment of First-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Members, Cancer Center Support Grant

OpenAlex ID: W4401928893

FWCI: 0.723

Cites: 5

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10