The Breast Views Blog: BrCa1 and BrCa 2 Genetic Testing
It is estimated that about 6 - 10% of all breast cancer is genetic in origin - hence your increased risk if someone else in your family has the disease.
But did you know that scientists have isolated mutations on several breast and ovarian cancer-causing genes and that it is possible to be tested for the mutations?
Question is, would you want to know?
The following link leads to a four part story by a young woman who faces this question after learning that her mom has tested positive for BRCA1.
Click: Guide to Genetic Testing.
Sue Richards
Tags: The Breast Views Blog, breast views blog, 2007 calendar, breast of canada calendar, breast cancer awareness, brca1,Canadian Blogger, womens breast health, breast cancer prevention, breast blog, breast cancer risks,Guelph, City of Guelph.
But did you know that scientists have isolated mutations on several breast and ovarian cancer-causing genes and that it is possible to be tested for the mutations?
Question is, would you want to know?
The following link leads to a four part story by a young woman who faces this question after learning that her mom has tested positive for BRCA1.
Click: Guide to Genetic Testing.
Sue Richards
Tags: The Breast Views Blog, breast views blog, 2007 calendar, breast of canada calendar, breast cancer awareness, brca1,Canadian Blogger, womens breast health, breast cancer prevention, breast blog, breast cancer risks,Guelph, City of Guelph.
Labels: Breast Cancer, breast cancer awareness
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