What Is a BRCA Gene Mutation?

In this video, genetic counselor Joyce Turner, MSC, CGC, explains what the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are and how a mutation in either gene can lead to cancer. She also discusses how genetic counseling and testing can help women make informed decisions about their health. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/videos/breast/BringYourBrave/Genetic_Counselor/WhatIsBRCAGeneMutation/WhatIsBRCAGeneMutation_lowRes.mp4


Media Type: Video
  • SourceUrl: https://www.youtube.com/embed/HooBqnpIdDY
  • Syndication ID: 13330
  • Language: English
  • Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Date Syndication Captured: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 11:08 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 12:50 AM
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