The BRCA1 gene mutation has been linked to a dramatic increase in the risk of developing breast cancer. The results of that test helped her make an important decision about her health and provided vital information for her family.
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Genetic Testing Helps Diagnose Cancer
December 13, 2017
Not long ago Jacqueline Foster decided to undergo genetic testing to see if she carried the BRCA1 gene mutation.