BRCA Genetic Testing: What to Know & Why Its Important

by Breast Cancer School for Patients

This video discusses how to identify if you are at risk for the BRCA genetic mutation, which causes an increased risk for breast and other types of cancer. It provides information on who qualifies for BRCA genetic testing and why you should ask for a multi cancer gene panel of other cancer causing genes when you get your breast cancer gene testing. It also discusses the downside of genetic testing and why some people choose not to get it.

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