Melissa tested for the BRCA2 gene mutation after her mom's breast cancer diagnosis to be proactive about her breast and ovarian health.

Melissa tested for the BRCA2 gene mutation after her mom's breast cancer diagnosis to be proactive about her breast and ovarian health.

The BRCA gene mutation is most commonly associated with breast cancer. But it can also potentially affect one's risk for other cancers. Here's what to know.

Researchers analyzed DNA samples from 6,272 women with BRCA2 mutations in a two-stage genome-wide association study. The chromosome 10 variant identified in the study, near the gene ZNF365, decreased ...

Roughly one in 100 Australians are living with an increased risk of developing cancer — and some might don’t even know it.

Inherited mutations in the gene BRCA2 significantly increase the risk of carriers to breast and ovarian cancers. BRCA2, a crucial player in the body's DNA repair system, aids in repairing damaged DNA.

Studying families with multiple members who had breast cancer first led to the discovery of mutations in BRCA genes. Doctors ...

What to know about the new affordable BRCA gene test Here is what women should know about the newly-launched, user-friendly, at-home, BRCA genetic mutation test.

They screened the entire BRCA2 gene for mutations and followed the men for death from PCa until December 2012. The 12-year PCa-specific survival rate was 61.8% for men with a BRCA2 mutation ...

A new project called the BRCA Exchange is sharing data about BRCA mutations and what they actually mean for cancer risk.