BRCA-DIRECT: Randomised evaluation in women diagnosed with breast cancer of digitally-delivered pre-test information for BRCA-testing. Funders: @CRUKresearch
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BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
Anyone can get breast cancer. So, whoever you are, itโs important to check your breasts regularly. Weโre here to help you understand the signs and symptoms to look out for. Help spread the word this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
ALT Two infographic cards. The left highlights the signs and symptoms of breast cancer to look out for and Breast Cancer Now's Touch, Look, Check campaign. The right highlights the possible signs of secondary breast cancer.
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
BRCA Gene Mutations: Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing Fact Sheet
#BRCA defects may be found in both men & women, and may be implicated in ovary, breast, prostate and #pancreaticcancer.
#KnowYourRisk #GetTested
cancer.gov/about-cancer/causโฆ
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
A digital pathway for genetic testing in UK NHS patients with cancer
BRCA-DIRECT (@BrcaDirect) randomised study internal pilot
#OpenAccess: bit.ly/3PxlC4y
Funder @CR_UK #Cancer @ICR_London @RochelleLGold @annekeluc @ProfManchanda @clare__turnbull @UKCGG @CanGeneCanVar
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
Amazing progress on our @BrcaDirect study. >1000 women recruited. Awaiting news on our SBRI application to implement as standard-of-care as transformation project....
๐จWe have now reached our recruitment goal of 1000 women enrolled to @BrcaDirect!๐จ
Thanks to the incredible work by the #BreastCancer teams at @royalmarsdenNHS and @MFTnhs @MFTOncResearch, that's 1000 more women with access to #BRCA #genetictesting
@ICR_London @CRUKresearch
ALT 1000 celebration logo, large dark blue 1000 beside the pink BRCA-DIRECT logo of a chromosome unravelling into DNA strands. Small firework graphics in pink, dark blue, and light blue surround the logo on a white background.
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
๐ขBREAKING RESEARCH NEWS๐ข
There is new hope that one day women with #BRCA gene alterations may be able to reduce their risk of developing aggressive triple negative #BreastCancer without needing surgery.
Read more on our blog: bit.ly/3NRXwjP buff.ly/3NSFnCH
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
In the UK, over 55,000 people are diagnosed with #BreastCancer every year, yet fewer than 20% of those diagnosed are eligible for genetic testing on the NHS.
We need better access to #GeneticTesting on the #NHS now.
Find out about our @BrcaDirect
study.
youtu.be/AI6YCugK6Fk
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
More genetic testing is taking place in a wider range of settings in the NHS- the @GenePeopleUK helpline is ready to support patients, their families & professionals with any questions or concerns about genetic conditions, diagnosis & testing #Genomics #GenomicsConversation
This month marks our first anniversary as Gene People. We are extremely proud of what we have achieved in the past 12 months and know that there is much more to do to support those affected by genetic conditions. Download our new three-year strategy here buff.ly/3meTk1E
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
โBeing aware of the faulty #BRCA gene has helped my family.โ
Knowing your family health history, like Natalie Pearce, could save your life.
๐งฌ To discover your potential genetic risks of developing ovarian cancer, why not try our Risk Tool? ovarian.org.uk/risktool/
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
"So what's important in genetic counseling is that you understand what test is actually being done, what your results may be, and how that may affect your life moving forward." curetoday.com/view/discussinโฆ via @curetoday @NavyaNairMD @GYNCancer
#BRCA #geneticcounseling #gencsm
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
๐งฌ @BRCADIRECT is expanding access to genetic testing for women with breast cancer ๐งฌ
Take a look at their process and progress here: brca-direct.org
#GeneticTesting #BRCA #PALB2 #BreastCancer #Genetics #CancerResearch @CRUKresearch
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
Even if youโve tested negative for the #BRCA genes, you could still be at an increased risk for breast cancer. Hereโs what you need to know: bit.ly/3lfIvf2
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
Yes โฆ but most common inherited mutation that leads to ovarian cancer is in the BRCA genes and Iโd love to see better access to testing to reach the 95% of people with mutations in the UK who donโt know it yet. We need to harness #genomics for prevention too
#Genomics is playing an important role in providing better care for patients living with ovarian #cancer through faster diagnosis and more effective treatment. #worldovariancancerday #WOCD2022
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
A new study found that adjuvant #olaparib significantly extended #survival in #BRCA carriers with HER2-negative high-risk early-stage #breastcancer. Learn more at ๐
healio.com/news/hematology-oโฆ
#InheritedCancer #HereditaryCancer #Cancer #CancerTreatment #PARPinhibitor
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
What if once a woman found out she carried a BRCA mutation, her care team could predict if she was likely to get breast or #ovariancancer and when such a tumor was likely to start? Read more: ow.ly/OC4450INwOu #BRCA #ovariancancer #cancerrisk
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If you missed our #ProbablyNothing episode yesterday on #BRCA, it is still up and available to watch. โฌ๏ธ
Live Now >> @karen_hobbs is joined by #AskEve Gynae Nurse, Tracie, who specialises in genetics, for our first episode of series 6 of #ProbablyNothing. They are talking about BRCA gene alterations and their link to cancer. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1lDxLLkRBโฆ
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
A new study highlights the importance of customizing #mutation carrier #prediction models to improve the accuracy of predicting the likelihood of carrying a #BRCA mutation in Asian #breastcancer patients.
Read the @JCO_ASCO article for more info!
ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200โฆ
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
On this Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Day, find everything you need to know about this form of breast cancer #TNBCday
breastcancernow.org/informatโฆ
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
Though #brca genes continue to be widely studied for their role in #breastcancer #development there is still so much to be understood
#womenshealth #womenshealthmatters #healthcare #internationalwomensday2022 #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #mythvsfact #didyouknow
BRCA-DIRECT retweeted
๐บYesterday @ProfManchanda spoke to @itvnews Border Lookaround (Cumbria and Scottish borders) about #BRCA gene alterations, getting tested, and what can be done to help prevent #OvarianCancer and #BreastCancer.
Catch up- approx 10 mins in: bit.ly/3t1M8Ji
