Gene mutation dramatically increases risk of ovarian cancer

A gene mutation that makes a woman three times more likely to develop ovarian cancer has been discovered. A new marker can predict a woman’s chances of developing the disease if she carries a BRIP1 mutation. Scientists hope this discovery will pave the way for a new genetic test which will detect this difficult-to-diagnose disease. Ovarian cancer –often called “a silent killer”- is responsible for more deaths than any other gynecological cancer.

http://www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/latest-news/scientists-find-new-gene-fault-behind-ovarian-cancer

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