Women with BRCA gene mutations given clearer picture of breast and ovarian cancer risk

Results of Australian study will provide carriers with greater confidence in decisions they make about prevention strategiesWomen who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations now have the clearest picture yet of their risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.An Australian study led by the University of Melbourne, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Cancer Council Victoria tracked almost 10,000 women with these mutations for up to 20 years.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 20, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Australian Associated Press Tags: Breast cancer Genetics Health Cancer research Australia news Ovarian cancer Medical research Source Type: news