When we hear about mutations like the BRCA gene, it's usually associated with women and breast cancer screening. But researchers say not only do men get breast cancer, but the gene also shows risks ...

After a breast-cancer diagnosis and a separate scare, my mom tested for the BRCA2 gene mutation. Knowing it could be hereditary, I decided to get tested at 23 to see if I also carried the mutation. My ...

In May 2013, nearly 20 years after the discovery that mutations on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes could lead to a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer, A-list Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie garnered ...

It began on an unremarkable evening in April 2010. I was preparing dinner for my family when I got the call. The physician from the St. Louis Breast & Cancer Institute said, "Mrs. Keys, you have ...

Marcy Richardson from Ambry Genetics discusses the importance of a new study that assessed the functional impact of thousands of BRCA2 variants, identifying those that may increase cancer risk. What ...

BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations increase the risk of hereditary breast cancer. Here's what you should know about the causes, ...

Genetics is always changing. It seems as if every day there is a new article about a new study, and trying to navigate all of this information can be quite confusing. This past month, a new study was ...

SEATTLE — The BRCA gene is commonly recognized for its link to breast and ovarian cancer risk among women. Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 have been associated with increased risk for the cancers, but ...

A clustered family history of breast, ovarian, and colon cancers appropriately triggered germline testing, with BRCA1 mutation status informing individualized risk stratification and counseling.