Profiles Index

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 Symptoms and Explanations
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer, explanations of the causes of symptoms, what actions you should take if you find a change in your breasts