Hereditary Cancer
Everyone has genes that help to protect us against cancer. If one of these genes is not working properly, there is an increased risk of developing cancer. A non-working gene can be passed down in families.
RAD51C
If you have tested positive for the genetic mutation of RAD51C, your siblings and children are at risk by 50% of also having this genetic mutation.
Hereditary Cancer
Suppose you do not have the Familial RAD51C pathogenic variant. In that case, it is reassuring to know that you may not be at an increased risk of developing cancer, and your risks are similar to the general population. If you do have the familial RAD51C pathogenic...
Hereditary Cancer
Hamilton Health Sciences genetic testing labs indicate that the general population of women has a 12% or 1-8 women chance of sustaining breast cancer before they are 80 years old. A woman who has tested positive for RAD51C gene mutation jumps to a 17-30% chance of...
Hereditary Cancer
Hamilton Health Sciences genetics team offers the following suggestions for women who have tested positive for RAD51C: Consideration of risk-reducing mastectomy Recommendation of risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes) Consider...
