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Genetics: Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Genetics and Cancer - The Genetics of Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Researchers have found specific genes associated with breast and ovarian cancers that are inherited. Certain genetic syndromes also associated with an increased risk for these cancers.

Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (BRCA1 / BRCA2)

A woman with this syndrome may develop breast cancer before age 50 and is at higher risk for developing cancer in both breasts or in both the breasts and ovaries.

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome

People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines.

Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

Li-Fraumeni syndrome raises the risk for breast cancer and many other types of cancer.

Ovarian Cancer as Part of Lynch Syndrome

A woman with this type of hereditary colon cancer is at increased risk for ovarian cancer.

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