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Cancer in the family: Genomic testing for BRCA1
In this video, Debbie and Emma share their experiences of having the BRCA1 gene variant, which causes breast and ovarian cancer, in the family.
Debbie has survived three cancers caused by the gene variant that she inherited from her mother, who died of breast cancer at a young age.
Her story is indicative of the importance of increased understanding amongst healthcare professionals of the most appropriate management of families with inherited cancer susceptibility.
Debbie’s daughter Emma has benefitted from recent developments in best practice and was offered genomic counselling and testing at a young age. She describes the difference that this has made to her life, and discussed the different responses that she and her brothers have had to their mother’s diagnoses.
You can read more about the BRCA genes in the GeNotes Knowledge Hub: https://www.genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk/genotes/knowledge-hub/brca1-and-brca2/
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