🧬 Understanding BRCA Testing: What You Need to Know: Part 1 • BRCA1 & BRCA2 mutations increase the risk of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and other cancers. • These mutations are rare —and most people with a family history do NOT have mutation. And most women with breast cancer do NOT have a significant family history. But this information is empowering if you are a carrier. • Most people don’t need BRCA testing, but you should consider it if you or a close family member has: ▫️ Breast cancer bef

Many of us are familiar with the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that, when mutated, are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer in women. But less often discussed is how BRCA gene mutations (and other, less-commonly known gene mutations) impact men. We spoke with BCRF investigator Dr. Kenneth Offit, chief of the Clinical Genetics Service at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, to discuss how these affect men’s health and risk of cancer. | The Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Facebook

29 reactions · 5 comments | A breast cancer gene (BRCA) mutation increases the risk of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancer.1 Talking about BRCA can be difficult, but it is important. https://learn.az/6182ACugG Start a conversation about BRCA today. #ThinkTalkTest #BRCA | AstraZeneca | Facebook

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