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Does breast or ovarian cancer run in YOUR family?
If so, you or your family members could be at increased risk for cancer.
As many as 1 in 600 people carry a mutation in either BRCA1 or BRCA2, the hereditary genes known to be linked to breast and ovarian cancer. If you carry either of these, your chances of breast or ovarian cancer can increase by as much as 85%.
A simple blood or cheek wash test can reveal whether you carry a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Our founder, Nancy West Romer, carried the BRCA1 mutation. At only age 40, she passed away after an 8-year battle with ovarian cancer; had she known she carried the gene, she could have taken proactive measures and her outcome could have been completely different.
That's why Check Your Genes was formed: to urge everyone to know their family history and get tested. Knowing your risk can help you make proactive decisions about your own health to avoid a cancer diagnosis and save your life, or the life of someone you love. Please...
- Learn your family's history of breast and ovarian cancer (BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes can be inherited from a mother OR father).
- Review the risk factors
- Talk to your doctor to see if genetic testing is right for you.
- Seek genetic counseling if you think you are at risk.
- Share this website with others who might be at risk.
Knowledge is the best form of early detection. Determine your risk today.
Know your past...to improve your future
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