FANCI: a new gene at the origin of some cases of ovarian cancer | McGill University Health Centre
Researchers link for the first time mutations in the FANCI gene to the risk of developing ovarian cancer Montreal - Ovarian cancer affects approximately 3000 women per year in Canada. Although most cases are sporadic, there are hereditary forms of ovarian cancer that are largely attributed to mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are also involved in breast cancer. However, some families with no known cancer predisposing genes develop multiple cases of ovarian cancer, suggesting that ...
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