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Hereditary breast-ovarian cancer syndrome: Patient Experiences

 

To date, most inherited cases of breast cancer have been associated with two genes: BRCA1, which stands for BReast CAncer gene one, and BRCA2, or BReast CAncer gene two. The function of these genes is to keep breast cells growing normally and to prevent any cancer cell growth. But when these genes contain abnormalities, or mutations, they are associated with an increased breast cancer risk. Abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes may account for up to 10% of all breast cancers. Read More

 

 
 
ovarian cancer is fairly rare among women in the us. though hard to find in early stages, there are steps women can take to help protect themselves.

to estimate your risk of ovarian cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle.


 
Key statistics to assess the impact of Ovarian Cancer in the general population including
  • Incidence
  • Mortality
  • Prevalence
  • Survival
  • Lifetime Risk
  • Statistics by Race/Ethnicity

 

 

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