Testing Women For Gene Mutations Is Great But How Will They Be Supported When The Results Come Through?

It has long been known that a small proportion of cancer cases occur in women (and small numbers of men) who carry a mutated gene. This gene mutation, such as BRCA2, raises their risk of developing a number of cancers.Currently, someone who suspects they have a gene mutation must demonstrate a strong family history of such cancers; say, numerous close family cases at a young age.   Once this family link is confirmed on paper, there follows a process of counselling alongside the lengthy