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A general explanation of what cancer is

An explanation of what the test for BRCA genes indicates for patients with
a positive or negative result
Benefits of testing
Drawbacks of testing​

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Answer:

Cancer is a disease caused by unregulated cell division,

if someone has a mutated version of the brca gene they are more likely to develop breast cancer because the brca gene regulates the cell cycle.

Benefits: can regularly test for cancer if you know you're at risk

drawbacks: may create anxiety in the person

Step-by-step explanation:

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