Breast cancer: new study reveals real risk of the disease if you have genetic mutation
Aisling Hegarty, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Leonie Young, RCSI University of…
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First study of neoadjuvant use of PARP inhibitor shows promise for early-stage, BRCA breast cancer patients
In a small Phase II study of early-stage breast cancer patients with BRCA1/2 mutations, researchers…
Streamlined education gives women confidence and support on breast cancer genetic testing
Gabrielle Dunlevy, UNSW A streamlined model of education can be used to offer genetic testing…
Caution urged on speculative panel testing for hereditary breast cancer
Researchers at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre are calling for greater caution in genetic testing for…
Breast and ovarian cancer risk may have association with sense of smell
The association between menstrual cycle activity and breast and ovarian cancer risk may have an…
The enduring ‘Angelina effect’ on breast cancer awareness and gene testing
By Julia Medew – SMH. If there was ever any doubt about the magnitude of Angelina…
Scientists reveal potential link between brain development and BRCA1 gene
Scientists at the Salk Institute have uncovered details into a surprising—and crucial—link between brain development…
NICE approves tamoxifen as a preventative in UK – will Australian women be offered this treatment?
New guidance published by NICE a “game changer” for UK women with genetic risk of…