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Conclusions

Most studies suggest there is no increased risk of breast recurrence in

BRCA 1/2

carriers at 10 years and longer follow-up

Age is the strongest predictor of local recurrence

Added benefit from tamoxifen and / or oophorectomy

Added benefit from chemotherapy

New targeted treatments could change the prognosis of these cancers