Genetics of Breast and Ovary Cancers Associated with Hereditary Cancers and their Clinical Management

Genetics of Breast and Ovary Cancers Associated with Hereditary Cancers and their Clinical Management

1. Abstract

1.1. Background: Carriers of the BRCA-1/2 mutation have increased and variable risks of Breast Cancer (BC) and ovarian cancer and vary or are modified by common genetic variants and their incidence genetic testing and risk-reducing surgery has increased, they should receive advice and evaluation by the physician with experience in genetics.