Question 1

i am brca2  positive, what now?

Accepted Answer

Ask your testing doc: I am sorry to hear of your worrisome news. The risk of developing breast cancer is very high being positive brca2, over 50% chance by age 70 (risk of +brca1 is even higher). This also increases risk of ovarian cancer, but to lesser extent. I would suggest doing additional research and talk to your doc who ordered the test. You may be referred to a breast surgeon etc...I wish you the best of luck.

Question 2

what are potential risk variants on the brca2 results? but no pathogenic variants.

Accepted Answer

Does not add up: Visit this site for information on this topic:
https://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/BRCA1andBRCA2.html

Question 3

recvd rawdna from ancestrydna, sent to promethease, said i had rs397507805(a;t) magnitude 6 brca2 variant pathogenic for bc. not sure what  do next?

Accepted Answer

BRCA 2: It's becoming increasingly common to discover genetic information about yourself from home testing. Now that you have this information, it's imperative that you bring it to your doctor and hopefully also a geneticist and discuss it.  This may be important for your health and for your family's.

Question 4

brca1 and brca2 stands for?

Accepted Answer

Breast cancer genes: They stand for breast cancer gene 1 and gene 2. Women with mutations in these genes are prone to develop breast cancer and ovarian cancer and these cancers tend to develop at a much younger age than the garden variety breast cancers.

Question 5

what do brca1 and brca2 stand for?

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BReast CAncer: The brca in brca1 and brca2 stands for breast cancer susceptibility gene. They are a type of gene known as tumor suppressor genes.

Question 6

who should take the brca1/brca2 test?

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Family History.: As many as 5-10% of all breast cancer patients have the hereditary form of breast cancer.  This risk factor, brca, may be determined by a simple blood test.  This test is appropriate for people that have other close family members who have had either breast or ovarian cancer, especially if they were diagnosed prior to menopause and/or had cancer in both breasts.

Question 7

brca2 age 68. should i get madtectomy?

Accepted Answer

Breast ca mastectomy: You should discuss with you doctors, oncologist and if they recommend mastectomy then you go through it and if there recommendation is lumpectomy then thats the treatment.You do need chemotherapy and radiation treatment along with the surgical excision that is mastectomy or lumpectomy.

Question 8

how do you perform tests for brca1 or brca2?

Accepted Answer

A simple blood test.: This test should be ordered by a physician experienced in offering counseling regarding the significance of the results and the options that exist if you are brca+.  It is important to get this test pre-approved by your insurance company as it is very expensive to run (over $2000).

Question 9

what does the brca2 gene mean as a guy?

Accepted Answer

BRCA2: Such men carry increased risk for breast and prostate cancers and should follow up with a specialist.

Question 10

if a man is found to have brca1 or brca2 mutations, what should his next step be?

Accepted Answer

Genetic counseling: The penetrance of a mutation defines the risk of developing the disease that one is at risk for.  The penetrance of the brca mutations varies between 40-80% for women and less than 10% for men, depending on the specific mutation and patient factors.  The best method to prevent breast cancer at this time is to have a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy.

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I am brca2 positive, what now?

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What are potential risk variants on the brca2 results? but no pathogenic variants.

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Recvd rawdna from ancestrydna, sent to promethease, said i had rs397507805(a;t) magnitude 6 brca2 variant pathogenic for bc. not sure what do next?

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Brca1 and brca2 stands for?

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What do brca1 and brca2 stand for?

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Who should take the brca1/brca2 test?

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Brca2 age 68. should i get madtectomy?

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How do you perform tests for brca1 or brca2?

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If a man is found to have brca1 or brca2 mutations, what should his next step be?

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