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BRCA1
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BRCA1
n.
A gene that is associated with the development of familial breast cancer when inherited in a defective state.

[br(east) ca(ncer) 1.]


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However, not all women diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer have BRCA gene mutations.
But if she has one of the two BRCA genes the odds are one in three.
Genetic testing for faulty BRCA genes is available on the NHS for women with a very strong family history.
 
 
 
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