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Knowing about an inherited BRCA mutation improves outcomes for women with breast cancer

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/better-outcomes-for-women-that-know-BRCA-mutation-status
Full article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/article-abstract/2768011

Inherited mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are linked to a high lifetime risk of breast and other cancers. This study shows that women who know that they have a BRCA mutation before they are diagnosed with breast cancer have improved outcomes including diagnosis at earlier stages and improved overall survival. (10/26/20)

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