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23andMe’s BRCA Direct to Consumer Genetic Test

Judith Bickel

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8 June 2018

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Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first ever BRCA genetic test that does not require a physician’s order.…

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Breast Cancer 101

There Are Many Non-BRCA Gene Mutations

Dr. Kristi Funk

1 May 2018

There has been so much talk about the BRCA gene mutations, the many non-BRCA mutations are still widely unknown and…

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Breast Cancer 101

International Women’s Day: 3 Trailblazers in Cancer Research

Judith Bickel

8 March 2018

As some of you may already know, March 8th is International Women’s Day. On this day, we recognize the achievements…

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Breast Cancer 101

Medications can Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer

Dr. Edith Smith

24 February 2015

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There are a variety of factors that increase breast cancer risk, some of which respond well to risk-reducing medications. The…

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Breast Cancer 101

Are you at High Risk for Breast Cancer?

Dr. Edith Smith

21 January 2015

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By now, many people are aware that having a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene increases the risk of…

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Breast Cancer 101

BRCA Gene Mutations

Dr. Kristi Funk

14 May 2013

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In 2013, we expect 232,340 new invasive breast cancers plus 64,640 in situ (pre-invasive) cancers, and 40,030 deaths; 2240 of…

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Breast Cancer 101

A Patient’s Journey: Angelina Jolie

Dr. Kristi Funk

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14 May 2013

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In an article in the New York Times today, My Medical Choice, Angelina Jolie promised to share some background about…

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Breast News

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

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30 April 2010

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A few days ago, CBS News released a report of a Connecticut woman who alleged that her employer dismissed her…

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BRCA

23andMe’s BRCA Direct to Consumer Genetic Test

There Are Many Non-BRCA Gene Mutations

International Women’s Day: 3 Trailblazers in Cancer Research

Medications can Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer

Are you at High Risk for Breast Cancer?

BRCA Gene Mutations

A Patient’s Journey: Angelina Jolie

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

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