77 posts tagged brca1

I read in a US News & World Report article today that women whose sisters were diagnosed with breast cancer face an increased risk of breast cancer throughout their lives regardless of their sister’s age at diagnosis. I have two sisters, so I was particularly interested in this one.

It’s fairly common knowledge in the breast cancer community that women with an abnormality in either the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes are predisposed towards the disease and have a greater likelihood of developing breast cancer at a young age (before menopause).

I got a call with the results of the genetic testing. I am negative for BRCA1 and BRCA2.   Information from National Cancer Institute: What does a negative BRCA1 or BRCA2 test result mean? A negative test result will be interpreted differently, depending upon whether there is a known mutation in the family.

New and ongoing research regarding women who are BRCA 1&2 negative. They are questioning the use of sentinel node biopsy. The link to the article is below. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/106296.php

MONDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- In women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, having a known mutation in the BRCA 1 or 2 genes raises the risk of a second cancer, and many of these women choose to have their second breast removed before that has a chance to happen.

Hereditary Breast Cancer — A High Cost To Patient And Health Care Provider Alike NewsRx.com April 24, 2008 Some women who carry the BRCA gene mutation, which predisposes to breast cancer, may choose to have a prophylactic mastectomy rather than undertake lifetime surveillance, a Dutch scientist will tell the 6th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC-6) today (Wednesday 16 April).

Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer in women and the second most common cause of cancer death in women in the U.S. While the majority of new breast cancers are diagnosed as a result of an abnormality seen on a mammogram, a lump or change in consistency of the breast tissue can also be a warning sign of the disease.

Jewish Women Change Their Destinies by Testing for Genetic Mutation Posted by Paul on April 25, 2008 “One in 40 Ashkenazi Jews - compared to one in 500 in the general population - carries a mutation that gives women a 50 percent to 85 percent chance of getting breast cancer by the time they are 80.

First I would like to apologize to Spiegel and Grau. I missed you gracious letter. Please give me a call. Second.....I am catching some serious heat about the deCode rant! I never knew so many smokers were hoping to escape cancer and angrily flaming me with emails.