12 new breast cancer genes in African ancestry women identified, improving risk assessment.
12 new breast cancer genes in African ancestry women have been identified, improving risk assessment for this group and highlighting potential risk differences from women of European descent. The study, involving over 40,000 women, discovered some mutations not previously linked to breast cancer. The findings may lead to more accurate breast cancer risk scores for African women, compared to current tools. Further evaluation is required before testing for these new variants becomes routinely available.
May 13, 2024
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