Onkologie
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Less than 1% of breast cancers occur between the age of 20 and 30 years, but more than 50% of breast cancers under the age of 30 years are hereditary. Breast cancer mainly occurs sporadically, however, in 5 to maximally 10% of cases a genetic predisposition is present. ⋯ Screening procedures and possible prevention strategies for women with mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are discussed. They include the use of tamoxifen.