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What happens during the breast cancer gene test?
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Blood test: It is a blood test to look for the rare brca gene to see if there are increased ridks of breast or ovarian cancer. Is only found in 5% of women for increased breast cancer risk. See: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/brca-gene-test/my00322.
Answered 10/24/2017
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