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Media Spotlight: WRAL features Berchuck on genetic clues of ovarian cancer
posted October 1st, 2010
Researchers at Duke University and others now have more genetic clues as to which women face greater risk for the disease. Comparing 10,000 women with ovarian cancer and 13,000 without it, they found common DNA variations.
“The goal of this new research is to develop a risk model using these genetic factors, as well as known risk factors like pregnancy and birth control pill use,” said Duke gynecologist/oncologist Dr. Andrew Berchuck.
Read the WRAL story.