BRCA article from the Daily Herald 10/28/08
posted on October 30, 2008 at 11:32 am
BRCA NEWSWORTHY
Certain genetic traits increase incidence
By Ace Stryker at the Daily Herald
Follow the link for the entire story: http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/286088/17/
An article telling us that BRCA gene testing costs approximately $3000.00 & is not always a covered insurance expense. However, having the gene mutation can “almost guarantee” an incidence of breast cancer in your lifetime. Knowing, allows you the choice of having a prophylactic mastectomy & or oophorectomys to overcome this risk. Men with the BRCA gene mutation are also at risk of breast & prostate cancer. Knowing they have the gene mutation allows them to be more vigilant about their health also.