Publications by authors named "Dianne D Chapman"

Cancer genetics.

Semin Oncol Nurs

February 2007

Objectives: To provide a basic overview of genetics, focusing on breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility mutations on BRCA1 and BRCA2.

Data Sources: Research and review articles and government internet sites.

Conclusion: The advances in molecular biology has enabled health care providers to be proactive rather than reactive in predicting some cancers and offering prevention strategies to greatly reduce the risk of developing cancer.

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