Research shows how even one faulty copy of the BRCA1 gene can fuel breast cancer
People inherit two copies of each gene—one from each parent—an evolutionary fail-safe to ensure survival even when one of ...
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BRCA1/2 Mutations Aren't Equal: Researchers Push for Reduced Penetrance Pathogenic Variant Category
Researchers worked with two labs to identify 16 consensus lower-risk pathogenic variants and are pushing for greater ...
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Study sheds light on how BRCA1 gene mutations fuel breast cancer
A new study in mice explains how even a single faulty copy of the BRCA1 gene can fuel tumor growth. The findings suggest the dominant “two-hit” hypothesis of cancer development may not tell the full ...
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Causes of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Adam M. Brufsky, MD, PhD The exact cause or causes of triple-negative breast cancer are unknown, but ...
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BRCA only explains a fraction of breast cancers — genes tied to metabolism may also up risk
Scientists pinpointed 80 gene variants, including eight tied to fatty acid metabolism, that may cause breast cancer in some ...
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BRCA1 Gene Mutation's Role in Breast Cancer Uncovered
People inherit two copies of each gene — one from each parent — an evolutionary fail-safe to ensure survival even when one of ...
What You Should Know About Ovarian Cancer Vaccines
Ovarian cancer vaccines are under development, but none are ready for primetime. There are no screening tools for ovarian ...
I was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer at 36. Ten years later, I'm still learning to be confident in my body.
Melissa Eppard was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer when she was 36. She removed her implants and got tattoos over ...
How BRCA Gene Mutations Impact Breast Cancer Treatment
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we're teaming up with AstraZeneca to bring you life-saving conversations on ...