Researchers at the Institute Of Cancer Research have discovered a new breast cancer gene which increases the risk of developing the disease. It is found that if a person has the defective ATM gene then the risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer doubles. This would serve as a new way of identifying women who face an increased risk of cancer and thereby help treat and prevent the disease. The study results were published in the journal Nature Genetics. But the researchers feel that further work is needed before the full potential of the discovery was realized. The research team headed by Nazneen Rahman, professor of cancer genetics studied 433 breast cancer patients who had a family history of the disease, but did not carry the known breast cancer genes BRCA1 and BRCA2. They were then compared to 521 healthy women. The researchers said that they identified 12 women with mutations in the ATM gene among those who suffered from breast cancer. On the other hand the defective ATM gene was found in just 2 people in the healthy group. The researchers concluded that the gene was linked to breast cancer and carrying the faulty gene increased the risk of breast cancer by about two-folds. << Handling skin irritation induced by Radiation Therapy Exercise Can Reduce Side Effects of Cancer Treatment >> Recommended Reading Breast Lumps Most breast lumps are caused by hormonal changes in a woman and may not be cancerous. Common causes of breast lumps include fibroadenosis, breast cancer, breast cyst. READ MORE Breasts - Structures and Types Different stages of breast development in women and an in-depth look at the breast/bust and its structure. READ MORE DNA Finger Printing DNA fingerprinting is a technique which helps forensic scientists and legal experts solve crimes, identity thefts, legal suits and terrorism cases. READ MORE Mastitis Mastitis is a common cause of tenderness, swelling and pain in breast, owing to inflammation in the mammary gland, Breast infection may occur in some cases. READ MORE Pagets disease of the breast A detailed description of the Paget's disease of the breast, characteristic signs and symptoms, detection methods and treatment modalities. Risk factors and FAQs are all included. READ MORE Women and Cancer Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Blood Pressure Calculator Sinopril (2mg) (Lacidipine) Daily Calorie Requirements More News on: Women and CancerDNA Finger PrintingPagets disease of the breastMastitisCancer and HomeopathyBreast Cancer FactsCancer FactsCancerBreasts - Structures and TypesBreast Lumps
Researchers at the Institute Of Cancer Research have discovered a new breast cancer gene which increases the risk of developing the disease. It is found that if a person has the defective ATM gene then the risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer doubles. This would serve as a new way of identifying women who face an increased risk of cancer and thereby help treat and prevent the disease. The study results were published in the journal Nature Genetics. But the researchers feel that further work is needed before the full potential of the discovery was realized. The research team headed by Nazneen Rahman, professor of cancer genetics studied 433 breast cancer patients who had a family history of the disease, but did not carry the known breast cancer genes BRCA1 and BRCA2. They were then compared to 521 healthy women. The researchers said that they identified 12 women with mutations in the ATM gene among those who suffered from breast cancer. On the other hand the defective ATM gene was found in just 2 people in the healthy group. The researchers concluded that the gene was linked to breast cancer and carrying the faulty gene increased the risk of breast cancer by about two-folds. << Handling skin irritation induced by Radiation Therapy Exercise Can Reduce Side Effects of Cancer Treatment >> Recommended Reading Breast Lumps Most breast lumps are caused by hormonal changes in a woman and may not be cancerous. Common causes of breast lumps include fibroadenosis, breast cancer, breast cyst. READ MORE Breasts - Structures and Types Different stages of breast development in women and an in-depth look at the breast/bust and its structure. READ MORE DNA Finger Printing DNA fingerprinting is a technique which helps forensic scientists and legal experts solve crimes, identity thefts, legal suits and terrorism cases. READ MORE Mastitis Mastitis is a common cause of tenderness, swelling and pain in breast, owing to inflammation in the mammary gland, Breast infection may occur in some cases. READ MORE Pagets disease of the breast A detailed description of the Paget's disease of the breast, characteristic signs and symptoms, detection methods and treatment modalities. Risk factors and FAQs are all included. READ MORE Women and Cancer Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Blood Pressure Calculator Sinopril (2mg) (Lacidipine) Daily Calorie Requirements More News on: Women and CancerDNA Finger PrintingPagets disease of the breastMastitisCancer and HomeopathyBreast Cancer FactsCancer FactsCancerBreasts - Structures and TypesBreast Lumps
