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Breast Cancer Genetics

Everyone has genes that pass along hereditary information from generation to generation. Sometimes changes occur in the gene code, and these changes are called mutations. Learn how gene mutations can affect breast cancer risk, as well as about how genetic testing works.
Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer While BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations may increase your odds of developing breast cancer, your  ...Read More
Other Breast Cancer Genes Family history is one of the unavoidable genetic risk factors for developing breast cancer. Ongoing  ...Read More
BRCA: The Breast Cancer Gene Each person’s DNA contains the code used to build the human body and keep it  ...Read More
What To Do If You’ve Tested Positive It’s natural to feel worried if you’ve tested positive for a BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutation. It’s  ...Read More