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Mutations in the so-called breast cancer genes account for only around 5% of breast cancers. Around the world, the search for other high risk genes is continuing.

Is knowledge power or is ignorance bliss? It's a question that can divide families when it comes to testing for abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.

BRCA1 and BRCA2 may have been named after breast cancer, but mutations in the genes also increase the lifetime risk of ovarian cancer by up to 50%.

A study presented at the 2009 ASCO meeting, shows the efficiency and low toxicity of a new inhibitor of the PARP protein, in patients resistant to standard chemotherapy.

A new study evaluates the growth rate of ovarian tumors before they are clinically apparent and estimates the challenge of screening tests to detect tumors early.

A woman in London, UK, is set to be the first woman in history ever to give birth to a genetically altered baby who has had the breast cancer gene removed.

New technologies help researchers find common genetic mutations in different cancers.

Once a woman makes the decision to undergo hereditary breast cancer testing, she must be prepared for what either positive or negative test results mean in her life.

A child stricken with a potentially terminal disease is undoubtedly every parent's worst nightmare. But what of the families criticized for their treatment choices?

The Belgrade Lakes region in Maine offers exciting all-season recreational opportunities. A web of trails has been created for hikers, skiers, and snowshoers to enjoy.

Twelve genetic variants, also called single nucleotide polymorphisms, known as risk factors of prostate cancer, have also been analyzed in ovarian and breast cancers.

Four out of ten cases of breast cancer could be prevented by taking regular exercise, reducing alcohol intake and keeping to a healthy BMI, according to scientists.