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2. BRCA Gene Testing: Candidates, Procedure, Results, Cost & More

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   BRCA gene testing is used to analyze your BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes for potential harmful mutations that can lead to an increased risk of certain cancers. In women, mutations in the BRCA genes can ...

3. Breast Cancer BRCA1/BRCA2 Gene Test: Purpose ... - WebMD

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   Mutations in two genes -- BRCA1 and BRCA2 -- are the most common causes of hereditary breast cancer, accounting for about 20% to 25% of cases. Usually, BRCA genes help prevent cancer by fixing DNA ...

4. How the BRCA Gene Test Saved My Life - Healthline

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   A BRCA Gene Test Saved My Life, and My Sister’s. Three days after starting her new job at Healthline back in 2015, Sheryl Rose found out that her sister had breast cancer. A BRCA test informed ...

5. BRCA Gene Mutations and Uterine Cancer - Healthline

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   The exact role that BRCA gene mutations play in uterine cancer risk is still unclear. A 2016 study looked at women with BRCA mutations who had a risk-reducing removal of their ovaries and ...

6. New Cancer Screen, Same Issues: Can New Test Be Trusted? - WebMD

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   7 min read. Feb. 17, 2023 – In January 2022, Anthony Arenz, a 51-year-old living in Mesa, AZ, breathed a small sigh of relief. The blood test that screens for 50 types of cancer – known as the ...

7. Genetic Testing for Ovarian Cancer Risk - WebMD

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   To help gauge your chances of getting ovarian cancer, doctors can run a test of your blood -- or sometimes saliva -- called the BRCA gene test. It scans your DNA to pinpoint whether you have a ...

8. Tumor Marker Tests for Breast Cancer - Healthline

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   Some examples of tumor markers in breast cancer are: CA 15-3 and CA 27.29: These are two related markers that breast cancer cells make in higher amounts. As such, when a test detects them in the ...

9. Breast Cancer Symptoms and Early Warning Signs - WebMD

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   But some common early signs of breast cancer include: Breast lumps. A lump is often the first symptom of breast cancer . A hard lump with irregular edges is more likely to be cancer. But some ...