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More women should be assessed for BRCA mutations, new recommendations say
TUESDAY, August 20, 2019 (CNN)—More women should be assessed for harmful mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that can increase risk of certain cancers, according to new recommendations
NOTE: The Prevent Cancer Foundation® supports expanding access to genetic testing and counseling for more women. Read more about our support for the new recommendations.
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