They are genes commonly associated with breast cancer in women, but in fact men who carry certain mutations in their BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes are at higher risk of developing certain types of cancer ...

New research indicates that a long-maligned menopausal treatment is safer than previously thought, showing that it doesn’t increase breast cancer risk in women with inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

The current testing rate for BRCA 1/2 mutations is currently 68% in HER2-negative early breast cancer, but eligible patients could receive better care if tested. The current rate of BRCA1/2 testing ...

The decision to start or add to your family is always a big one, and when you have a higher risk of cancer because of a BRCA gene mutation, it may feel even bigger. But having a BRCA1 or BRCA2 variant ...

Certain genetic mutations can boost your risk of breast cancer. Here’s what experts say you need to know when making the decision to get tested. Possible anomalies in a breast cancer screening are ...

Not only do home genetic test kits, like 23andMe, provide information about your ancestry, but they can also give you some insights into your inherited health risks, particularly mutations on the BRCA ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN ANTONIO — Menopausal hormone therapy did not elevate risk for breast cancer among women with inherited BRCA ...

Carriers of BRCA pathogenic variants had similar breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS) and overall survival (OS) whether they chose risk-reducing surgery or radiographic surveillance, a large British ...