Dietary supplement use among BRCA1/2 mutation carriers

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Authors

Ryan Rogers, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Tara Ramgarajan, Beaumont Health
Virginia Uhley
Kristina Ivan, Beaumont Health
Dana Zakalik, Beaumont Health

Description

INTRODUCTION
Women who carry BRCA1/2 mutations are at significantly increased risk of breast, ovarian, pancreatic and other cancer. Little is known regarding the use of dietary supplements among women harboring BRCA1/2 mutations. This study aims to characterize the utilization of and attitudes toward dietary supplement use in women who carry BRCA1/2 mutations.

Publication Date

5-2-2022

Keywords

diet supplements, breast neoplasms, genetic screening

Disciplines

Genetic Processes | Hematology | Oncology

Recommended Citation

Rogers R, Rangarajan T, Uhley V, Ivan K, Zakalik D. Dietary supplement use among BRCA1/2 mutation carriers. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2022 May 2; Rochester Hills, MI.

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The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May 2, 2022.