Rare ATM gene mutations, plus radiation, may increase risk of a second breast cancer
Friday, March 19, 2010 - 15:35
in Health & Medicine
Certain rare mutations in the ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) gene, combined with radiation exposure, may increase a woman's risk of developing a second cancer in the opposite breast, according to a study published online March 19 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.