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Genetics and Breast Cancer
Your genetic makeup could be an important part of your risk factors for developing breast cancer. BRCA 1 and 2 are the major breast cancer genes, and a family history of breast and ovarian cancer increases your risk. Learn more about genes and genetic testing for breast cancer.
Should You Have the Breast Cancer Gene Test?
Your genes come from your parents, and determine things such as hair and eye color, height, the shape of your nose, and your risk of some diseases. If you've inherited mutated BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, your risk of developing breast cancer at some time in your life is increased above average. Should you have a genetic test?
Breast Cancer Genetic Testing: What to do With Test Results
Genetic testing for breast cancer can tell us only so much about our chances of getting this disease - test results need to be compared with results from family members, and then you've still got decisions to make. What should you do with this information? Learn what your options are, if you test positive for the breast cancer gene.
Why Would I Get Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer?
Most breast cancer is not genetic, or hereditary cancer. only about 10% of all cases are due to mutated genes, so why would you consider a genetic test? Learn more about the pros and cons of genetic testing for breast cancer.
Ovarian and Breast Cancer Link
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that influence the development of breast and ovarian cancer. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms, detection and prevention of ovarian cancer, and the link with breast cancer.
My Mother Died of Breast Cancer. Will I Get the Same Type of Breast Cancer?
Having a mother die of breast cancer can cause fears. One fear may be - will I die of the same type of breast cancer? Do I need to know her diagnosis details? You can take steps to lower your risk of breast cancer. Learn more here.
