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BRCA2 is believed to be equal in importance to the BRCA1 gene.
Archive 2004-11-01 2004
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A specific mutation in BRCA2 (6174delT) has been identified in Ashkenazi Jewish women with early onset breast cancer.
Archive 2004-11-01 2004
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Mutation in susceptible genes of high penetrance such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 is estimated to account for 3% to % 5 of all breast cancer.
Archive 2004-11-01 2004
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However, genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 is controversial.
Archive 2004-11-01 2004
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A faulty copy of the gene - called BRCA2 - can be passed on to both sexes through the generations.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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Unfortunately, the known breast cancer susceptibility genes such as BRCA2 and BRCA 2 explain less than 5-10 percent of the total breast cancer cases attributable to familial factors.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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Unfortunately, the known breast cancer susceptibility genes such as BRCA2 and BRCA 2 explain less than 5-10 percent of the total breast cancer cases attributable to familial factors.
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Unfortunately, the known breast cancer susceptibility genes such as BRCA2 and BRCA 2 explain less than 5-10 percent of the total breast cancer cases attributable to familial factors.
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While it turned out that I was negative for both BRCA1 and BRCA2, meaning something else had caused the cancer, the outcome would have been the same.
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While it turned out that I was negative for both BRCA1 and BRCA2, meaning something else had caused the cancer, the outcome would have been the same.
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