Current Women's Health Reviews

Eidtorial from Editor-in-Chief (Breast Cancer: Still a Pending Issue where Much Effort is Needed)
pp. 1-1(1)
Author: M. Belizan, Jose

Editorial from Guest Editor [Hot Topic: Familial and Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Tumors (Guest Editors: Antonio Russo and Massimo Federico)]
pp. 2-3(2)
Authors: Russo, Antonio; Federico, Massimo

Characterization of Molecular Alterations of BRCA1/2: Analysis and Interpretation Guidelines
pp. 4-11(8)
Authors: Calistri, Daniele; Zampiga, Valentina; Zoli, Wainer

BRCA1 and BRCA2 Molecular Testing in Women with Different Risk of Hereditary Breast Cancer: ost/Effectiveness and Psychological Implications
pp. 12-16(5)
Author: Stuppia, Liborio

Identification and Characterization of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Founder Mutations
pp. 17-22(6)
Authors: Sidoni, T.; Cocciolone, V.; Giannini, G.; Russo, A.; Baudi, F.; Cannita, K.; Ficorella, C.; Iacobelli, S.; Ricevuto, E.

Modifiers of Risk in BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers
pp. 23-29(7)
Authors: Pepe, Stefano; Pensabene, Matilde; Condello, Caterina

BRCA Unclassified Variants: How Can They be Classified?
pp. 30-37(8)
Authors: Tommasi, Stefania; De Summa, Simona; Pilato, Brunella; Paradiso, Angelo

How Much of Familial Breast Cancer Risk is Currently Explained by the Known Genes?
pp. 38-43(6)
Authors: Di Gaudio, F.; La Paglia, L.; Calo, V.; Bruno, L.; Terrasi, M.; Di Piazza, F.; Margarese, N.; Gulotta, E.; Cicero, G.; Bronte, G.; Rizzo, S.; Franchina, T.; Rolfo Cervetto, C.; Cucinella, G.; Bazan, V.; Russo, A.

Hereditary Breast Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
pp. 44-54(11)
Authors: Dafaallah Awadelkarim, Khalid; Elhaj, Ahmed; Aceto, Gitana; Mariani-Costantini, Renato; Abdalla Eltayeb, Elgaylani

Breast Cancer: Not Only a “Woman's” Disease
pp. 55-64(10)
Authors: Piera, Rizzolo; Valentina, Silvestri; Mario, Falchetti; Matteo, Gulino; Laura, Ottini

What are the Cancer Risks in BRCA Carriers Apart from Those Regarding the Breast and the Ovary?
pp. 65-71(7)
Authors: Di Gaudio, F.; Calo, V.; La Paglia, L.; Bruno, L.; Di Piazza, F.; Margarese, N.; P. Guadagna, F.; Guarneri, G.; Cicero, G.; R. Ricciardi, G.; Rolfo Cervetto, C.; Cucinella, G.; Pantuso, G.; Bazan, V.; Russo, A.

Radiological Screening Programs for Women at High Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
pp. 72-85(14)
Authors: Cortesi, Laura; De Matteis, Elisabetta; Sebastiani, Federica; Toss, Angela; Marchi, Isabella; Battista, Rachele; Canossi, Barbara; Rita Pecchi, Anna; Federico, Massimo

Chemoprevention Strategies for High Risk Women
pp. 86-93(8)
Authors: Toss, Angela; Sebastiani, Federica; Razzaboni, Elisabetta; De Matteis, Elisabetta; Marchi, Isabella; Proietto, Manuela; Cortesi, Laura

Prophylactic Surgery to Reduce the Risk of Developing Breast Cancer:Issues and Clinical Implications
pp. 94-103(10)
Authors: Razzaboni, Elisabetta; Tazzioli, Giovanni; Andreotti, Alessia; De Matteis, Elisabetta; Cortesi, Laura; Federico, Massimo

Pharmacological Approaches for BRCA1/2 Related Breast and Ovarian Cancer: Preclinical Studies and Early Clinical Trials
pp. 104-110(7)
Authors: Tagliaferri, Pierosandro; Ventura, Monica; Cucinotto, Iole; Teresa Di Martino, Maria; Tassone, Pierfrancesco