Olivia Munn initially chose to keep her breast cancer diagnosis private, but she’s shared plenty of powerful details since ...

When we hear about mutations like the BRCA gene, it's usually associated with women and breast cancer screening. But researchers say not only do men get breast cancer, but the gene also shows risks ...

We talked to experts about new research connecting mutations in BRCA genes to other forms of cancer besides breast and ovarian. If you typically think of BRCA gene mutations along with certain breast ...

What if you could take a test to help you catch, or even prevent, cancer? A free genetic screening study through Sanford ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Could men with a family history of breast cancer undergo testing that tells them if they're at risk for prostate cancer? It may sound unlikely, but a local physician says it's ...

BRCA testing helps determine if you have a gene mutation that increases your cancer risk. People with a family history of certain cancers may consider BRCA testing. A positive BRCA result does not ...

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 ...

As part of the ACLU's Taking Back Our Genes campaign , guest blogger Sue Friedman, the Executive Director of FORCE, describes the adverse impact the exclusive patents on BRCA1 and BRCA2 have on the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Katie Kaye My mum was so young when I lost her to breast cancer. She was only 35. I was eight and my sister Charlotte was nine.

Mutations in the BRCA1 gene that are either inherited (germline) or acquired (somatic) might not be key to the initiation of prostate cancer, as previously thought, suggests the first study of its ...

Genetics is always changing. It seems as if every day there is a new article about a new study, and trying to navigate all of this information can be quite confusing. This past month, a new study was ...

Scientists at the University of Birmingham are a step closer to understanding the role of the gene BRCA1. Changes in this gene are associated with a high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.