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Do you or anyone you know suffer ovarian cancer or any cancer? There are are so many out there we wish we could cure them all. One that is very big in women is ovarian cancer. I have had my great grandmother and my grandmother pass away from ovarian cancer and breast cancer. They both passed around the age of 50. I miss them everyday. I mostly think of my grandmother who basically raised me. I wonder what she would think of my kids now. how would of relationship of grow during my teen years of rebellion. A ton of questions. So it’s really important for me to help do anything I can even if it’s spreading the word about what other good people are doing.
If it was me sharing this info that lead to someone, something happening to create a butterfly effect to find a cure. Then that would be a job well done. The butterfly effect can happen with all of us. It only takes one. Are you wondering how does this cancer even start? Maybe you want to see if you are at risk for it? Theres many questions.
The first step is knowing! Fill your brain with this info. Live as long as you can and cherish every moment. As an adult now. I wish I would of respected and cherished my grandmother more. Even for the short time on earth I knew her. She change my life drastically and I will always be thankful for that time.
What is a BRCA gene?
BRCA and BRCA are human genes involved with cell growth, cell division, and cell repair. Although they are most commonly associated with Breast Cancer, approximately 15% of women with ovarian cancer also have BRCA gene mutations.
Who should get tested for the BRCA gene?
Clinical practice guidelines recommend that all women with epithelial ovarian cancer be considered for BRCA testing. The test is simple and easy. A blood or saliva sample can be taken at your physician’s office or at a local lab. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance carriers cover BRCA testing for women with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Certain mutations in BRCA or BRCA can affect how you and your physician choose to manage ovarian cancer.
Important BRCA Facts:
- Women with BRCA gene mutations have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.
- In the general population, 1.4 percent of women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, while up to 40 percent of women with BRCA 1/2 mutations will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their lifetime.
- An estimated 15% of ovarian cancers are linked to BRCA mutations.
- BRCA gene mutations can play a key role in serous ovarian cancer, the most common form of ovarian cancer.
- Nearly one half of women with ovarian cancer who are BRCA-positive have no significant family history of breast or ovarian cancer.
This how you and I can help!
Raise Awareness. Help spread the word about the connection between the BRCA gene and ovarian cancer. Information is powerful and can affect the way cancer is treated. Share campaign information on your social networks with the hashtag #beBRCAware to let other women know the facts above, especially:
Women with BRCA gene mutations have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer
In the general population, 1.4 percent of women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, while up to 40 percent of women with BRCA 1/2 mutations will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their lifetime
Nearly one half of women with ovarian cancer who are BRCA-positive have no significant family history of breast or ovarian cancer.
Share Information. Do you know a woman diagnosed with or at risk for ovarian cancer? Share with your readers the website myocjourney.com, which provides information about diagnosis, BRCA gene testing, treatment plans, and support networks that may be helpful to these women now and can help alert more women to what they need to know about BRCA and ovarian cancer.
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