1. Share with Youth: Does Breast or Ovarian Cancer Run in Your Family?

Share with Youth: Does Breast or Ovarian Cancer Run in Your Family?

This article describes the role of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and their relationship to breast and ovarian cancer risk, as well as the importance of consulting with a doctor about family health history. 

URL
http://www.cdc.gov/features/hereditarycancer/index.html?utm_source=youth.gov&utm_medium=federal-links&utm_campaign=reports-and-resources
Federal Agencies
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Federal Departments
Department of Health and Human Services
Section
Resources
Topic
Health and Nutrition