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Although only a small percentage of breast cancers are considered hereditary, genetic testing and cancer risk — specifically the BRCA1/2 genes — have made many headlines in recent years. But what exactly does it mean to have a BRCA mutation, and what do women need to know?
In this Cancer Conversations podcast episode, Huma Rana, MD, clinical director of Dana-Farber’s Center for Cancer Genetics and Prevention, gives an overview of the link between genetics and women’s cancers, and why certain women have a higher risk for developing disease.
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The Cancer Conversations series features Q&A-style conversations with Dana-Farber physicians, clinicians, and researchers. Topics include breast cancer research, precision cancer medicine, integrative therapies, cancer genetics, and more. Visit the Cancer Conversations page for more episodes.
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