Everyone has two copies of the RAD51C gene. We inherit one copy from each of our parents. Suppose your genetic testing results indicate that you have a pathogenic variant of this gene. In that case, it means that one of your copies of the RAD51C gene is no longer working correctly and causes a hereditary predisposition to cancer.
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- What will the Ontario Ministry of Health offer a woman who is RAD51C positive?
- Who does the ministry consider to be high risk for breast cancer?
- How can I be tested for RAD51C? How long will it take to get results back?
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- Who is at risk in the family?
- How can genetic testing help?
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- What are prevention options for women with RAD51C pathogenic variants?