http://thinkgene.disqus.com/a bio blog about genetics, genomics, and biotechnologyenSat, 12 Sep 2009 01:41:06 -0000http://www.thinkgene.com/breast-cancer-risk-amplified-by-additional-genes-in-combo-with-brca-mutation/#comment-16486100Changes in certain genes increase the risk of breast cancer. These genes include BRCA1, BRCA2, and others. Tests can sometimes show the presence of specific gene changes in families with many women who have had breast cancer. Health care providers may suggest ways to try to reduce the risk of breast cancer, or to improve the detection of this disease in women who have these changes in their genes.brca1 mutationSat, 12 Sep 2009 01:41:06 -0000