Genetic testing helped a woman with BRCA 1 gene mutation to give birth to healthy twins without passing her cancer-causing gene to her babies.

Swayam Prabha told that since cancer runs in her family and her mother’s sister passed away fighting cancer she needed to see the end of this cycle. IVF specialist Dr. Firuza Parikh and her team genetically tested the embryos for cancer-free gene before implanting, back into Swayam’s body.
Pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) is used to test for BRCA 1 and 2 genes.
A good example would be Angelina Jolie, Hollywood actor, and director who made headlines five years back by getting her breasts and ovaries removed as she had both BRCA 1 and 2 gene mutation putting her at a high chance of developing breast and ovarian cancer.
Swayam and her siblings were examined for BRCA 1 gene mutation after their mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The doctors advised her to remove her breasts and ovaries as well.
Swayam wanted to take precaution before giving birth, and now she is the mother of two healthy baby boys.
Advertisement