If you inherit a gene mutation for breast cancer, it means that you got it from one or both of your parents. Many mutations, such as those found in the well-known BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes ...

Genetic and genomic testing guide breast cancer risk assessment and treatment, as discussed by Dr. Mark Robson at the Miami ...

Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 -- tumor suppressor genes that play a crucial role in DNA repair -- substantially increase the likelihood of cancer. These cancers are, however, quite sensitive to ...

A comparison of patients with and without BRCA gene mutations receiving prophylactic risk-reduction surgery suggest ...

Triple negative breast cancer accounts for 15% of cases but causes a disproportionate number of deaths. Learn about symptoms ...

Mutations in BRCA2 — a gene known to repair damaged DNA and suppress tumor formation — can predict an individuals' predisposition to develop breast cancer, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and other ...

But if you inherit mutations of these genes - ‘faulty’ versions that don’t work as they should - this increases your risk of developing cancer. People with mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are at ...

The owner of the Wedding Dress in Portland was set to marry in July but after her stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis in January, ...

Dr. Chandler Park sat down for an interview with CURE® to discuss the biggest takeaway from the 2025 ASCO GU Symposium in ...

More than 60 people from Scotland’s Northern Isles have been given personalised health insights to support their future care ...

This surge reflects the increasing reliance on genetic diagnostics for identifying hereditary diseases, guiding cancer ...