Mutations in the BRCA1 gene that are either inherited (germline) or acquired (somatic) might not be key to the initiation of prostate cancer, as previously thought, suggests the first study of its ...

Last year, EastEnders legend Kara Tointon underwent a double mastectomy and had her fallopian tubes removed after discovering ...

This longtime UVA employee underwent three preventative surgeries at once to reduce her risk of breast and ovarian cancer linked to a BRCA1 mutation.

Researchers at from the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center have found that the BRCA1 gene is required for the survival of blood forming stem cells, which could explain why patients with ...

A study led by Harvard Medical School researchers shed new light on how even a single defective copy of the tumor-suppressor BRCA1 gene can increase patients’ risk of developing breast cancer.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With October being breast cancer awareness month, a Bay area family wants to inform the community about ...

Mutations in the BRCA1 gene that are either inherited (germline) or acquired (somatic) might not be key to the initiation of prostate cancer, as previously thought, suggests the first study of its ...

If a male inherits the BRCA1 gene, what should his medical concerns be? -- B.D. ANSWER: Men with the BRCA1 gene (mutations in this gene predispose patients to several types of cancers) are at high ...

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

EastEnders star ‘overwhelmed’ as she shares double mastectomy update - ...