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Gene Testing for Breast Cancer – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Thursday, August 10, 2017 | Comments (0)

Are You at Greater Risk for Breast Cancer? We now know that family history and genetics can increase the risk of breast cancer.  Specifically, we know that BRCA1 and BRCA2 are human genes that produce tumor suppressor proteins.  When either of these genes is mutated, or altered, these cells are more likely to develop additional…

BREAST CANCER: Lower Your Risk – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Thursday, August 10, 2017 | Comments (0)

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. In 2015, an estimated 231,840 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer and over 40,000 will die from it. These are scary statistics, so it’s not surprising that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and every woman wants…

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