An affordable new BRCA gene test has hit the market, but who should take it? — -- A new genetic testing kit that hits the market today is the most affordable, and arguably one of the simplest, ...

The BRCA gene, or BReast CAncer gene, plays an essential role in repairing your body’s DNA. When there’s an abnormality in these genes, however, it greatly increases your risk of developing certain ...

Although cancer is not usually inherited, certain types, including breast and ovarian, can be triggered by inherited gene faults, meaning they can run in families. Now that we can test for these ...

SEATTLE — The BRCA gene is commonly recognized for its link to breast and ovarian cancer risk among women. Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 have been associated with increased risk for the cancers, but ...

In May 2013, nearly 20 years after the discovery that mutations on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes could lead to a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer, A-list Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie garnered ...

Harmful variants in the BRCA1 gene greatly increase a person’s lifetime risk of developing breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancers, but most people are unaware they are carriers. In a new study in the ...

MANKATO — A gene mutation associated with breast cancer isn’t only a concern for women, but studies show men are less likely to test for it. BRCA gene mutations, found in about 1 in 500 women, ...

Men with BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations should be given annual prostate cancer screening checks, leading scientists have said ...