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BRCA gene test is used to detect BRCA1 and BRCA2, which are genes linked to breast cancer. Mutations in these genes are associated with a greater risk for breast and ovarian cancer. BRCA Gene Testing can be a useful starting point in deciding your next step for cancer treatment and prevention.
What are the BRCA genes? Where do BRCA mutations come from? How common are BRCA mutations? What types of cancer do the BRCA genes cause? Do these genes affect men? Is a mastectomy the only option for BRCA carriers? Should I get tested and how much does it cost?
21 Οκτ 2023 · The BRCA gene test looks for DNA changes that increase the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. It uses a sample of blood or saliva to look for the changes. DNA is the genetic material inside cells.
The Mellen and Eisenson Family Center for BRCA and Related Genes provides expert clinical care to patients with BRCA-mutated and BRCA-related cancers, regardless of tumor type. We offer outstanding interdisciplinary, inter-disease group collaboration across multiple Dana-Farber disease centers.
Testing for inherited changes in BRCA1 and BRCA2 can give several possible results: a positive result (a harmful change in the gene is present), a negative result (no harmful gene change is present), or a gene change (variant) of uncertain significance (VUS) result.
If clinical genetic testing finds a gene mutation related to breast cancer, your health care provider or a genetic counselor can help you make informed decisions about breast cancer screening and any risk-lowering options that may be right for you.
27 Μαΐ 2021 · BRCA gene testing is used to determine if a person has a higher risk of developing cancer due to BRCA1 or BRCA2 variants. Learn more about the testing procedure.
