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· *Genetics testing company 23andMe can now tell you about your breast cancer risk — at least based on three mutations found on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.*| 0 shares | Share on FacebookShare on TwitterPost on RedditShare by |
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▶ 23andMe offers at-home test for breast cancer gene mutations 01:34The DNA testing company 23andMe has gotten FDA approval to screen for 3 BRCA gene mutations linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. But the test raises some concerns. Katie Nielsen of CBS San Francisco station KPIX reports. |
U.S. FDA allows 23andMe to sell test for 3 mutations of breast cancer gene(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday allowed genetic testing company 23andMe to market directly to consumers its test that will help...Reuters India - Health | |
DNA test to spot cancer genes gets OK from U.S. regulator, but with warningsGenetic testing company 23andMe won U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to sell genetic tests for three key breast cancer mutations directly to consumers.CBC.ca - Front PageAlso reported by •USATODAY.com | |
Federal Regulators Approve First-Of-Its-Kind Breast Cancer Gene TestGenetic testing for diseases is a complicated matter, since very few are caused by a single gene mutation.CBS 2 - US | 'Sex and the City Star' Cynthia Nixon could be New York's next governor: A look at her political activismActress Cynthia Nixon has advocated for an increase in funding for public schools, breast cancer awareness and gay rights, among many other things.FOXNews.com - Politics |
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▶ Regulators Approve First-Of-Its-Kind Breast Cancer Gene Test 02:28CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez has more on what the test can, and can not, tell you.Source: CBS 2 New York - | |
▶ FDA Approval Of Self Testing For Breast Cancer Genes Comes With Cautions 01:01The US Food and Drug Administration gave its approval Tuesday to a 23andMe test that screens for a few breast and ovarian cancer genes, but that approval came with a number of caveats and cautions...Source: CBS Dallas Digital - | |
▶ FDA allows home breast cancer DNA test 00:26The FDA recently approved an at-home test that allows a person to test the likelihood of getting breast cancer. It's called 23andMe. It tests three DNA mutations, and user won't need a prescription to..Source: Wochit - | |
▶ 23AndMe Receives FDA Approval To Test For Breast Cancer Gene Mutations 01:30There's a new genetic test for breast cancer that can be taken at home, without a doctor's approval. And not everyone is on board with it. Katie Nielsen reports. (3/6/18)Source: CBS 5 SF KPIX - | |
▶ FDA Approves At-Home Test for Breast Cancer 00:47FDA Approves At-Home Test for Breast Cancer The biotech company 23andMe was given the green light to send customers the test , which gives them a report about three BRCA1/BRA2 gene mutations. The..Source: Wibbitz Top Stories - | |
▶ Copy of: FDA Approves At-Home Test for Breast Cancer 00:47FDA Approves At-Home Test for Breast Cancer The biotech company 23andMe was given the green light to send customers the test , which gives them a report about three BRCA1/BRA2 gene mutations. The..Source: Wibbitz Studio - | |
▶ New option in breast cancer surgery dramatically reduces scaring 01:39The newlywed was completely shocked and worried about potential scarring, but an option at a Massachusetts hospital takes away that worry.Source: WCVB - | |
▶ Blood Test Could Predict Breast Cancer Drug's Success 01:08March 1 (UPI) -- A blood test for cancer DNA could predict in two to three weeks if breast cancer is responding to the drug palbociclib, according to researchers in Britain. Scientists at The Institute..Source: Wochit News - |
