Use of Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Mammographic Density Plus Classic Risk Factors for Breast Cancer Risk Prediction

2018150 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Elke M. van Veen · Manchester Academic Health Science Centre

Adam R. Brentnall · Queen Mary University of London

Helen Byers · University of Manchester

Elaine F. Harkness · Manchester University

Susan Astley · University of Manchester

Sarah Sampson · Manchester University

Anthony Howell

Abstract

SNP18 added substantial information to risk assessment based on the Tyrer-Cuzick model and mammographic density. A combined risk is likely to aid risk-stratified screening and prevention strategies.

Topics & Keywords

BRCA gene mutations in cancer Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Cancer Risks and Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Oncology

Volume 4, Issue 4, pp. 476-476

DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2017.4881

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