What are BRCA1 and BRCA2? BRCA1 (BReast CAncer gene 1) and BRCA2 (BReast CAncer gene 2) are genes that produce proteins that help repair damaged DNA. Everyone has two …

Dec 23, 2025 · The BRCA gene test looks for DNA changes that increase the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. It uses a sample of blood or saliva to look for the changes.

Apr 1, 2025 · Every human has both the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Despite what their names might suggest, BRCA genes do not cause breast cancer. In fact, these genes normally play a …

Approximately half of the men who develop breast cancer have a mutation in a BRCA gene or one of the other genes associated with hereditary breast–ovarian cancer syndromes.

Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes increase your risk for breast, ovarian and other cancers. A breast medical oncologist and a genetic counselor share what to know after …

Nov 21, 2025 · What Are the Breast Cancer Genes (BRCA)? Healthy BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes stop tumors from growing. But mutations in these genes may lead to breast cancer and other …

What is the BRCA1 gene? BRCA1 (BReast CAncer gene 1) is a gene that, when mutated, is associated with an increased risk of several cancers including breast cancer, and, particularly, …

Everyone has two types of breast cancer (“BRCA”) genes in every cell of their body. When functioning properly, BRCA1 and BRCA2 repair DNA, keep other genes healthy, and prevent …

Dec 24, 2025 · Everyone has BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) genes. Some people have an inherited mutation in one or both of these genes that increases the risk of breast cancer. …

BRCA is a type of gene called a "tumor suppressor." Tumor suppressor genes provide instructions for making proteins that help prevent or slow the growth of cells that may become …