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Thursday, October 09, 2008

BRCA Testing

As found on Webmd...
A breast cancer (BRCA) gene test is a blood test to check for specific changes (mutations) in genes that help control normal cell growth. Finding changes in these genes, called BRCA1 and BRCA2, can help determine your chance of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. A BRCA gene test does not test for cancer itself. This test is only done for people with a strong family history of breast cancer or ovarian cancer, and sometimes for those who already have one of these diseases. Genetic counseling before and after a BRCA test is very important to help you understand the benefits, risks, and possible outcomes of the test.
A woman's risk of breast or ovarian cancer is higher if she has BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene changes. Breast cancer is extremely rare in men but BRCA2 gene changes have been linked to male breast cancer and possibly prostate cancer. The risk of some other cancers, including pancreatic and colon cancer, may also be higher.1 The gene changes can be inherited from either your mother's or father's side of the family.

All praises due to God the Father. All Glory!! Thank you Lord! My test results of the 2 were NEGATIVE!!! My 2 children should be ok!

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At 3:06 PM , Blogger Maryee said...

Praise the Lord! Yes, to God be the glory! Thanks for the good news!

 

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