Latest News from North American Menopause Society 2018 Convention
Got Menopause??Here is the latest information from the Oct. 2018 North American Menopause Society Convention.
BRCA testing
More Women Are Getting BRCA Mutation Testing
About 5-10% of breast cancer cases and 10-18% of ovarian cancer cases can be attributed to two BRCA mutations. Previously, mainly women with a history of cancer were referred for genetic testing, but as awareness has grown, more low-risk women are undergoing BRCA testing. BRCA testing allows for very early screening and prophylactic treatments. A …