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WILL YOU GET CANCER.
- Source :
- Forbes; 6/18/2007, Vol. 179 Issue 13, p52-68, 8p, 6 Color Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- The article reports on the medical advances that allow humans genetic screening for cancer. Patients will be able to learn whether or not they carry the cancer gene, and then make decisions according to their personal beliefs and needs. The genetic testing allowed one woman to verify the existence of her breast and ovarian cancer genes, which resulted in her decision to have both breasts and ovaries removed. INSETS: THE TELLTALE TUMOR;NEVER MIND YOU--WHAT ABOUT ME?.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00156914
- Volume :
- 179
- Issue :
- 13
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Forbes
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 25273481