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If a patient has already had breast cancer, what specifically does a positive BRACAnalysis® result indicate?

April 26, 2017BRACAnalysis® breast cancer indicate patient positive

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If a patient has already had breast cancer, what specifically does a positive BRACAnalysis® result indicate?

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People with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation are at a greater risk of developing a new cancer, either in the ovaries or the breast. Knowing a patient’s BRCA status can help you take steps to reduce this risk or detect another potential cancer at an early, more treatable stage.