Determining a predisposition to cancer

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods and kits for determining a predisposition for developing cancer, e.g., prostate and/or breast cancer, due to a germline mutation of a NBS1 gene. The present invention also relates to surveillance protocols for developing cancer, e.g., prostate and/or breast cancer, due to germline mutation of a NBS1 gene.

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