A new study found that among BRCA1/2 carriers oral contraceptive use strongly decreases lifetime cancer risk, despite an 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 increase in breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancer risk. Read the full article to learn more!
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35048954/
Reference: Schrijver et al. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2022 Jan 20;djac004. PMID: 35048954
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BRCA1/2 Cancer Risks: Oral Contraceptives
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BRCA1/2 Cancer Risks: Oral Contraceptives
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