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BRCA Genes

Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are responsible for many inherited ovarian cancers and breast cancers.

New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend genetic counseling and testing only for high-risk women (family history of ovarian cancer).
Removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes (salpingo-oophorectomy) reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by 80% in women with BRCA mutations, indicates a 2006 study in the Journal of the American Medical Associati...

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Expert & Community Posts

Rash or Inflammatory Breast Cancer? When Should I Panic?

By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...cases when women have cancer in both breasts, the symptoms of breast cancer don't show up... Read more »

“Why Do My Breasts Hurt?” A Guide To Breast Pain

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...even stand to put on your bra. A sharp, stabbing pain that happens several random times a day.A... Read more »

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness: Breast Cancer Doesn’t Always Start with a Lump

By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...a lump. But I was starting to feel more frequent pain and an itching deep in my breast. On... Read more »

Resolved: No More Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis

By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...because I didn't know that pain and swelling could be symptoms of breast cancer. My symptoms... Read more »

Nipple Discharge: When Should I Worry?

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...don’t want to run to the doctor with every breast pain or patch of rough skin around our... Read more »

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Health Guide

Breast Cancer Symptoms

...should have routine screenings, such as mammograms, and conduct self-exams on a regular basis. Symptoms of breast cancer can be different in each woman. A woman may experience any number of... Read more »

Breast Cancer Symptom FAQs: Breast Swelling

Q. My breast swelled up and was hot and painful to the touch. My doctor treated me for mastitis, but it turned out to be inflammatory breast cancer. I think other women should be aware that not all... Read more »

Symptoms of Breast Cancer: Breast and Nipple Changes

...the doctor that you’d like the rash tested. Finally, persistent nipple tenderness, itchiness, or pain that’s NOT related to your menstrual cycle, and that’s a new occurrence (e.g., you... Read more »

Mammograms: Screening and Diagnostic

...mammograms are experiencing a problem—perhaps they’ve happened upon a lump, noticed nipple discharge or pain, or received a problematic screening mammogram. A diagnostic mammogram helps... Read more »

Fast FAQs: Breast Biopsy

...less invasive needle biopsies; they’re an easier procedure to perform, shorter in duration, less painful, and requiring less medication; they leave your breast less scarred; and they’re less... Read more »

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Fibrocystic breast disease

An illustration of a fibrocystic breast... Read more »

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