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- BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk - Mayo Clinic
The BRCA gene test looks for DNA changes that increase the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the most well-known genes Testing often looks for those genes and many other genes that increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancers Changes in these genes significantly increase the risk of many cancers, including
- Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention: Genetic Testing
Inherited gene changes that can increase breast cancer risk BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations When it comes to breast cancer risk, the most important inherited gene changes are in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes Women (and men) with one of these gene changes are said to have Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) syndrome Women with a BRCA gene change have a greatly increased risk of breast
- Breast Cancer BRCA1 BRCA2 Gene Test: Purpose, Procedure, Results - WebMD
A negative genetic test means that a breast cancer gene mutation was not identified If other genetic testing has identified a mutation in your family, a negative test means you do not have the
- BRCA Gene Changes: Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing
BRCA1 (BReast CAncer gene 1) and BRCA2 (BReast CAncer gene 2) are genes that produce proteins that help repair damaged DNA Everyone has two copies of each of these genes—one copy inherited from each parent People who inherit a harmful change (also called a mutation or pathogenic variant) in one of these genes have increased risks of several cancers—most notably breast and ovarian cancer
- Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
A negative test result indicates that they do not have that particular known gene mutation It does not, however, rule out the possibility of having mutations in other genes It also does not rule out the possibility of developing breast cancer Most breast cancer cases are not hereditary, so everyone should still have an early detection plan
- BRCA Testing for Breast Ovarian Cancer Risk: Procedure Results
A personal history of breast cancer, especially cancer diagnosed before age 50 A relative already diagnosed with a BRCA mutation One or more family members who’ve had breast cancer, especially male breast cancer Received a diagnosis of both breast and ovarian cancer Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry
- What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer - Healthline
Breast cancer genetic tests are accurate at determining if you have a genetic mutation that puts you more at risk for developing breast cancer But a positive test doesn’t mean you’ll get it
- Breast Cancer Genes: Types and Testing - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials
If your doctor finds that you’re at risk for hereditary breast cancer, they will refer you to a genetics professional, such as a genetic counselor, for genetic evaluation and pre- and post-test
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