Other Breast Cancer Gene Mutations | Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Other Breast Cancer Gene Mutations | Breast Cancer Research Foundation

You’ve no doubt heard of BRCA1 and BRCA2, but there are other known genetic mutations that can raise the risk of breast cancer. Here’s what the latest research revealsDNA can play a major role in a person’s odds of developing breast cancer. An estimated five to 10 percent of all breast cancer cases may be directly linked to changes (mutations) in genes passed on from a parent, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). While breast cancer–a…