People who are found to have defective BRCA genes, known as being BRCA positive, will be given early access to cancer detection services such as mammograms or MRI scans. They may also be offered preventative surgery or medication, and advised to make risk-reducing lifestyle changes. Source link
People who are found to have defective BRCA genes, known as being BRCA positive, will be given early access to cancer detection services such as mammograms or MRI scans. They may also be offered preventative surgery or medication, and advised to make risk-reducing lifestyle changes. Source link
Health officials explain when to keep your child at home and how to stop the spread of bugs. Source link
Anastrozole, used for many years to treat breast cancer, has now been licensed as a preventative option. Source link
Ella, nine, finds hospital “boring” and loves the lessons which are believed to be a hospital first. Source link
Olaparib specifically targets cancers caused by faulty genes, like BRCA, and could be life-saving. Source link
People on the island of Westray are to be offered testing for a gene variant which can lead to a higher cancer risk Source link
Professor Wei Shen Lim, JCVI chairman, said: “Vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself against Covid-19, and the spring booster programme provides an opportunity for those who are at highest risk of severe illness to keep their immunity topped up. Source link
A series of local family hubs will be opened in England after a survey showed knowledge gaps existed. Source link
The kit is small enough to fit through a letterbox and arrives in plain packaging through the post. Source link