Alix and Ashtin Earle Recall the ‘Shock' of BRCA Test Results After Mom's Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Alix Earle and her sister, Ashtin, are urging women to take proactive control of their health after learning they both carry ...

Alix and Ashtin Earle admit shared BRCA mutation weighs heavy on their minds after mom’s breast cancer diagnosis (exclusive)

The two sisters spoke about how their health practices changed after finding out they are BRCA carriers, which can lead to an ...

Alix Earle Has a Breast Cancer Gene Mutation. Should You Get Tested Too?

Genetic testing can reveal mutations in BRCA genes and others associated with increased cancer risk, but it isn’t recommended ...
The Atlantic

The Cancer Gene More Men Should Test For

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Cancer Therapy Advisor

Timing of Genetic Testing Affects Bilateral Mastectomy Rates in Young Women With BRCA1/2 Variants

In this analysis, researchers explored patterns of surgical care and factors associated with undergoing bilateral mastectomy as primary breast surgery.
Prevention

BRCA Testing Saves Lives From Cancer—But Do You Need It?

While that might sound a good thing, the truth is a bit more complicated. For starters, not everyone needs to get tested, as these gene mutations are still fairly rare, affecting only about 1 in 400 ...
Popular Science

23andMe can now test for BRCA mutations. Here’s what you need to know.

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STAT

Were women foolish to follow Angelina Jolie into BRCA cancer gene testing?

Other studies, too, have reported an uptick in BRCA testing after Jolie’s announcement — the “Angelina effect” — but this one went further. Although insurance claims for nearly 10 million women aged ...