Memorial Answers: BRCA (BReast CAncer) Gene Mutations
Oncologist Pamela Tuli answers common questions she receives about the BRCA gene mutation BRCA1 and BRCA2 are two genes that are important to fighting cancer. They are tumor suppressor genes. When they work normally, these genes help keep breast, ovarian, and other types of cells from growing and dividing too rapidly or in an uncontrolled way, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . We know you may have questions related to how hereditary conditions impact the likelihood of cancer,…
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