Tag: Cancer Risk Management

ICARE Social Media Post August 2024

Comparing Cancer Risk Management between Females with Truncating CHEK2 1100delC versus Missense CHEK2 I157T Variants

In a recent study based on ICARE participants, we compared cancer risk management between those with CHEK2 1100delC (which leads to moderate breast cancer risk, generally more than 20% lifetime risk) versus I157T (which is a low penetrance mutation, with breast cancer risks of less than 20%) 👩‍🔬 Of the 150 CHEK2 carriers, there were …

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ICARE Social Media Post July 2024

Genetics Role in Identifying Lower Breast Cancer Risk

A new study of 25,591 women found: Based on genetic risk, identifying individuals at: This study challenges a one-size-fits all mammogram screening approach. This approach could possibly reduce rising healthcare costs by reallocating resources and lower unnecessary anxiety that comes with frequent screenings, and even prevent unnecessary procedures. Read the full article to learn more …

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