BRCA: At a Glance

BRCA-1 and BRCA-2

Also known as: BRACA
Formal name: Breast Cancer Gene 1 and Breast Cancer Gene 2

	At A Glance
	Why get tested? To assess the risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer associated with inheriting abnormalities in BRCA-1 or BRCA-2 When to get tested? If you have a family history of breast cancer before the age of 50 or ovarian cancer at any age Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm Next >>

This article was last reviewed on November 23, 2005.