Genetics in the News
Breast Cancer
Introduction
This article's main topic is how genomic sequencing can help reduce the number of breast cancer cases seen. 86 gene variants were studied and arranged to see what sequences had a high risk of developing breast cancer. Although it is not cost effective to have your genes sequenced at birth, it is becoming more cost effective. If one knows at an early age they are at high risk for breast cancer, they will be able to take precautions to help prevent them from developing breast cancer.
Worthiness and Importance of this Knowledge
Impact on Future Medicine
Roles of the Nurse
References
Dembosky, A. (2014, October 24). Genetic Variant Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Rates in Latinas. Retrieved November 16, 2014 from http://blogs.kqed.org/stateofhealth/2014/10/24/genetic-variant-linked-to-lower-breast-cancer-rates-in-latinas/
Cullinane, C. (2014, October 19). Finding Links Between Breast Cancer and Your Genes. Retrieved November 16, 2014 from http://tbrnews.com/finding-links-between-breast-cancer-and-your-genes/article_8bd6d746-562f-11e4-ae3d-97b6b9b8668b.html