Ask yourself how the genetic test results may affect your life. If the results come back positive, will you take steps to ...

Medically reviewed by Adam M. Brufsky, MD, PhD The exact cause or causes of triple-negative breast cancer are unknown, but ...

"Also during this time I was put forward for the genetic testing, which showed I was positive for the BRCA2 gene. I am now waiting on my double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery." The breast ...

We identified the breast cancer gene BRCA2, which enabled families with a history of breast cancer to be assessed for future risk, and laid the groundwork for developing novel forms of therapy for ...

Mathew Knowles, famous father to Beyoncé and Solange, isn't talking about music or the entertainment industry these days, but ...

“It came up that I was positive for the BRCA2 gene, which meant that I am at an increased risk for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, thyroid cancer, pancreatic cancer, and a couple ...

If you’ve tested positive for a BRCA gene mutation, your focus should be on prevention and early detection. She reassured that guidelines are similar for both BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers.

In a 2019 study of 1,205 people with breast cancer, roughly 10% had triple-positive breast cancer. Your doctor may recommend lab tests on a tumor sample to identify unique factors, such as gene ...

KY3′s Jackie Garrity discusses with Kaitlyn her decision for a double mastectomy after testing positive for the BRCA2 gene. She will participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk ...