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Family MattersPediatric Genetics
Full Disclosure: Why Moms Share Results of Their Genetic Breast Cancer Tests With Their Kids
Experts don’t advise that young children get tested for a well-known breast cancer gene mutation. But if mothers are tested, should they tell their kids, who have a chance of carrying the same mutation?
Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: It’s Not the Only Option
Genetic testing can be both a boon and a curse, experts say, since more information often means more, and often confusing, options.
Family MattersKids and DNA
Hard Choices Angelina Jolie Faces About Testing Her Kids for Breast Cancer Genes
The actress made the difficult decision to remove both her breasts before she developed breast cancer, but her genetic makeup means her children may be at increased risk of the disease as well.
Women with BRCA Gene Mutation at Higher Risk for Early Menopause
A study finds the first genetic links that predict timing of menopause
Study: No Higher Risk for Women With Breast Cancer Genes in the Family
Here’s some encouraging news for women whose family members carry the BRCA gene mutations that increase the risk of breast cancer: if you don’t have the mutations yourself, your risk of developing the disease isn’t significantly increased.