gene mutations

March 12, 2018March 12, 2018

Gene Mutations Increasing Ovarian Cancer Risk May Be Passed Down from Fathers, Study Suggests

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Mutations in a newly identified gene that may increase women’s risk of ovarian cancer could be passed down through the X chromosome, a new study shows. The findings suggest that ... Read more

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017

Preventive Mastectomies Provide Little Survival Benefit for Ovarian Cancer Patients, Study Finds

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Mastectomies and the removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes are considered preventive measures for women carrying BRCA genetic mutations linked to breast and ovarian cancer. But for women who have already had ... Read more