Articles for Tag: "BRCA1"
- July 7, 2023
Tags: Park Ridge, BRCA, breast cancer, mammogram, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, genetic testing, BRCA1, BRCA2, Caldwell Breast Center, breast cancer awareness
Why it’s important to know your surgical and imaging surveillance options.
- October 31, 2016
Tags: genetic testing, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Chicago, genetics, BRCA2, BRCA, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, Creticos Cancer Center, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, gene mutations, genetic counseling
Researchers say it’s only necessary for certain populations or those with a specific health history.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: Dr. Anna Katz, cancer, breast cancer, Advocate Condell Medical Center, BRCA1, double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy because she tested positive for a gene. If you test positive, should you have one?
- October 6, 2015
Tags: genetics, BRCA2, BRCA, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, gene mutations, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic counseling, genetic testing, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Chicago
It can be difficult for individuals to understand their results and options. Learn more.
- September 15, 2015
Tags: Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Chicago, genetics, BRCA2, BRCA, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, Creticos Cancer Center, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, gene mutations, genetic counseling, genetic testing
Researchers say it’s only necessary for high-risk populations or those with a family history.
- October 21, 2013
Tags: Dr. Ann Mauer, men, cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, mammogram, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic testing, BRCA1, health enews, BRCA2, Advocate Health Care
Even though breast cancer in men is rare, they are still at risk. Read one man’s journey with the disease.
- September 17, 2013
Tags: cancer, genetics, breast cancer, double mastectomy, ovarian cancer, Angelina Jolie, mastectomy, BRCA2, surgery, family history, genetic counseling, breast surgery, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, health enews, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Advocate Health Care, Dr. Barry Rosen, Good Shepherd
Find out how genetic testing helped Angelina Jolie make the decision to undergo a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of cancer.