A British man has had his prostate removed after testing positive for a mutation in the BRCA2 gene known to greatly increase the risk of cancer. The operation is thought to be the first prostatectomy performed due to an assessment of genetic risk...
The Quebec Health Minister Réjean Hébert has announced a review of the province's publicly funded IVF program in light of rising costs, but has made assurances that provincial funding will not be cut....
A court in the state of Victoria, Australia, has allowed a previously convicted sex offender and his partner to have access to IVF treatment...
A group of anonymous scientists has voiced concerns about a controversial stem cell finding published online in Cell earlier this month, causing the journal to begin an investigation...
A genetic testing programme that will look for nearly 100 cancer risk genes has been launched, in the hope that genetic tests will become routine for cancer patients across the UK....
A blood test that looks for chemical alterations to certain genes may help predict whether women will suffer post-natal depression, scientists say after a small study...
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When a well-known GP promises us 'gene-busting' failsafe diet tips on TV, they should have some serious science backing it up...
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Difficult decisions faced by women with a BRCA gene mutation
by Chris Jacobs
The news about Angelina Jolie opting for a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of breast cancer has undoubtedly raised concerns among women with a family history of the disease. Whilst this news has certainly raised awareness of hereditary cancer, there are two key points that it is important to emphasize...