Ovary Removal Reduces risk of Breast Cancer in Females with BRCA1 Gene Mutation

5:44 AM EDT 4/27/2015

Previously studies had established that females with BRCA1 and BRCA 2 gene mutation are 70% more likely to contract breast cancer. Moreover, this can also increases the chances of such women to contract Ovarian Cancer. However, Uncover California reports that such risks can be minimized following an ovary removal procedure.Read more

Breast Cancer to Increase rapidly over the Next Two Decades in the USA; New Ovarian and Breast Cancer Testing Kit Available

7:32 AM EDT 4/23/2015

Genetic testing is now only available but also affordable for testing if one is at a higher risk of ovarian or breast cancer. Color Genomics has produced a $249 kit, which can analyze in all 19 genes and determine whether one is at a higher risk for cancer or not.Read more