Familial Breast Cancer: Clinical Services in the Netherlands
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The incidence of breast cancer in the Netherlands ranks among the highest in Europe. In 1995 9476 new cases were diagnosed. Age at diagnosis was < 40 years for 584 (6.2%) patients. About 10–15% of cases report a positive family history [1]. An increasing number of patients and family members is referred for genetic counselling, on the basis of young age at diagnosis and/or a positive family history.
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