PreSENTIA: Gene-Focused BRCA1 & BRCA2
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are two genes which are commonly found to be mutated in hereditary gynaecological cancer such as breast and ovarian. The two genes are tumour suppressor genes that can produce proteins essential for the repair of DNA. When BRCA genes are mutated, the DNA cannot be repaired leading to the accumulation of mutations and the development of cancer. Hereditary BRCA mutations result in higher risk of developing cancer in the future. Different cancers have been associated with BRCA mutations including breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancer.
PreSENTIA BRCA1/BRCA2 cancer panel tests for numerous germline mutations in 2 genes that could cause specific cancers in the future. Identifying germline mutations associated with cancer susceptibility empowers healthcare providers and patients, as it allows them to take better and more informed decisions.
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