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Polygenic Risk Scores for Breast Cancer Among African American Women With High Risk

  • By

  • Yijia Sun

  • Timothy Simmons

  • James L. Li

  • Armaan Jamal

  • Achille V. C. Manirakiza

  • Dmitry Pruss

  • Sarah Ratzel

  • Olufunmilayo I. Olopade

  • Alexander Gutin

  • Elisha Hughes

  • Dezheng Huo

  • June 17, 2026

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    Breast cancer survival rates are lower for African American women compared to European ancestry women, despite lower incidence rates.

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    Triple-negative breast cancer disproportionately affects women of African ancestry, leading to higher risks of recurrence and death.

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    Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) are emerging tools for breast cancer risk stratification, combining effects of numerous genetic variations.

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    Independent validation of PRS models is essential for assessing their accuracy and applicability in diverse populations.

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    The study evaluated PRS models for breast cancer risk in African American women with strong family histories of cancer.

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Polygenic Risk Scores for Breast Cancer Among African American Women With High Risk

  • by Yijia Sun, Timothy Simmons, James L. Li, Armaan Jamal, Achille V. C. Manirakiza, Dmitry Pruss, Sarah Ratzel, Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, Alexander Gutin, Elisha Hughes, Dezheng Huo

  • June 17, 2026

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