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Subject Guide for Those Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer or the BRCA2+ Gene

Subject Guide for Those Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer or the BRCA2+ Gene

Subject Guide: Breast Cancer, BRCA+ Genetic Testing, and Prophylactic Surgery Introduction: This subject guide is for those newly diagnosed with breast cancer, or those who may have a friend or family member diagnosed with breast cancer. You’ll find information on what breast cancer is, types 

Genetics Testing for Breast Cancer and the BRCA2 Gene Mutation

Genetics Testing for Breast Cancer and the BRCA2 Gene Mutation

If breast cancer happened at an early age, or if there is a history of breast cancer in the family when you got the news, then your oncologist may recommend genetics testing. My oncologist suggested a visit with a genetics counselor as I was diagnosed