Genes such as breast cancer 1 (BRCA1) or breast cancer 2 (BRCA2), or mutations or variants in other genes First monthly period before age 12, or menopause that starts after age 55 Long-term use of estrogen or progestin, or exposure to chest or face radiation before the age of 30 Firs...
helping me know better how to prevent cancer from EVER threatening my children’s lives like it had already done to mine (see my next post on “Talking to your Kids about the BRCA Gene Mutation”); 2. It also allowed my MOM to knowshe has the BRCA1 gene mutation, and though she’d...
If you do not have a gene mutation, testing can be a relief if breast or ovarian cancer runs in your family. You could still develop cancer, but your risk is the same as any woman's who does not have a BRCA mutation. You may also feel relief to know that you will not pass the ...
In some cases, particularly if you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, a doctor may suggest genetic testing for two of the most common gene mutations known to increase risk for developing these cancers: BRCA1 and BRCA2. Inherited BRCA gene mutations cause about 5 to 10 percen...
Unlike chronological age, biological age doesn't track years, but how bodies age on a cellular level — and new research indicates it could be possible to reduce your biological age.
Through the public educational programmes, The Registry promotes and strengthens the understanding of BRCA gene mutation in the local community. Vital information leaflets are produced and distributed to the public and health care professionals on hereditary breast cancer. Breast Concern Action is an annu...
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On the other hand, carrier disease screenings can help people make decisions about having children [15, 16]. Nevertheless, awareness of health management possibilities does not automatically translate into awareness of health responsibility, important life decisions, or lifestyle changes. A recent meta...
Conventional oncology claims DNA damage may lead to cancer. Let's talk about the famous BRCA2 gene as an example. Can a defect in this gene cause cancer? It is not clear whether the BRCA2 gene is a cause of cancer or that the microbes inside the cancer cells (See theory mentioned abov...