Significant side effects experienced by BRCA mutation carriers following cancer risk-reducing surgical procedure — ScienceDaily
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Female hormones key to breast, ovarian cancer in BRCA gene carriers
The study, carried out by researchers at the UCL Department of Women’s Cancer, found that abnormal levels of female hormones in the bloodstream could be the answer. The findings have already led to more research into novel ways of preventing cancers in women at risk. According to the results of the study, women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations are exposed to different levels of the female hormones oestradiol and progesterone, which are already known to be risk-factors for breast and ovarian cancer. …