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19. Cancer Genetics / Cancer Mutations / Problem 1

Women with breast cancer in the past can have an increased risk of ovarian cancer in the future. Which of the following statements is true?

A

By the age of 70, 100% of women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation will develop ovarian cancer.

B

By the age of 70, 100% of women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation will not develop ovarian cancer.

C

By the age of 70, 30% of women who have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation will develop ovarian cancer.

D

None of the above.

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