BRCA Genetic Testing for Women
Women with the BRCA 1 or 2 genetic mutations are at an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as pancreatic, uterine, biliary, stomach, colorectal, and skin cancer. Watch Precare’s video guide on BRCA for Women to learn the risks associated with BRCA gene mutations, who should get tested, how to plan for testing, what to expect, and how to reduce your risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
Consult our guide below for an overview of BRCA for women.
A Guide to Accompany You Through Your Testing
Women with the BRCA 1 or 2 genetic mutations are at an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as pancreatic, uterine, biliary, stomach, colorectal, and skin cancer. Watch Precare’s video guide on BRCA for Women to learn the risks associated with BRCA gene mutations, who should get tested, how to plan for testing, what to expect, and how to reduce your risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
BRCA Genetic Testing for Specific Forms of Cancer
Breast Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and carry a BRCA 1 or 2 genetic mutation, learning about staging (early stage, locally advanced stage or advanced stage) and treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy or targeted therapy) may be helpful in your health decisions. Watch Precare’s video guide on breast cancer to stay informed.
Ovarian Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and carry a BRCA 1 or 2 genetic mutation, learning about staging (early stage or advanced stage) and treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy) may be helpful in your health decisions. Watch Precare’s video guide on ovarian cancer to stay informed.
Supplementary Guides
As you enter your chemotherapy sessions, Precare’s video guide will inform you on what chemotherapy is, how you will receive it, who will be involved, potential side effects and what to expect.
As you enter your immunotherapy treatment, Precare’s video guide will inform you on what it is, how you will receive it, how to prepare and potential side effects.