What does BRCA stand for?
BRCA genes normally protect against cancer, but mutations in these genes can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including ovarian cancer.
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What are the two BRCA genes?
Through BRCA testing, doctors can see if either of these genes have a mutation.
BRCA1 and BRCA2 – and everyone inherits one from each parent.
What is HRD?
Normally, DNA repairs occur through homologous recombination. HRD happens when this DNA repair system no longer works properly. HRD test results can help doctors predict how a tumor might respond to certain treatments.
Homologous Recombination Deficiency.
Is HRD the same as BRCA?
BRCA mutations can cause HRD, but many HRD-positive tumors occur without BRCA mutations. They can be related, but are not the same.
Not quite.
