[Special Issue News] Breast Cancer: The 'Other' Breast Cancer Genes

First there were the BRCA genes. Now, dozens or more breast cancer genes have been unmasked. But unlike BRCA1 and BRCA2, the risk these genes pose is uncertain. And that leaves doctors and genetic counselors in a bind. With understanding so limited, is information on these genes even helpful? Should women with a family history of breast cancer be tested for them? And what do you tell them if the test comes back positive? Author: Sam Kean

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Source: Science: This Week - March 28, 2014 Category: Science Authors: Sam Kean Tags: Breast Cancer Source Type: research