While some mutations in the BRCA2 gene clearly indicate risks for breast and prostate cancer, thousands of less-common ...

Scientists have characterized the role of thousands of mutations in the BRCA2 cancer gene, findings that may help reassure ...

Hundreds of people with Jewish ancestry found to have BRCA gene mutation - As part of the programme, anyone over 18 in England with Jewish ancestry is offered a saliva test ...

A team of researchers led by Mayo Clinic has found that only 250 of 3,500 less-common mutations in the BRCA2 gene increase the risk of breast cancer. (Eli Hartman/Odessa American via AP) ...

Susan M. Domchek, MD, FASCOPHILADELPHIA - Susan M. Domchek, MD, FASCO, has been recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with ...

Vanessa Feltz has undergone testing for the BRCA gene mutation and called on other people with Jewish heritage to do the same.

Testing for BRCA mutations linked to breast and ovarian cancers could become easier and more accessible with the help of artificial intelligence, potentially allowing earlier treatment.

The NHS in England initiated a genetic testing programme for people with Jewish backgrounds, as part of the screening programme, anyone over 18 in England with Jewish ancestry is offered a simple sali ...

The genetic testing results also inform patients’ family members about their cancer risks so they can be proactive in screening and prevention. For now, GENETECA™ is only available to people with ...

She and her sister Lyndsay Cooper, 32, both carry a BRCA1 mutation, a genetic change that increases one’s risk for breast and ovarian cancer. This means they undergo surveillance, including ...

The screening programme looks for mutations in the BRCA genes which push up a person’s risk of cancer. Everyone has BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, but people who have changes in the gene are at higher ...