A gene that has been found to cause cancer when it is abnormal. Chemicals or drugs that block the abnormal form of the gene may slow down or stop the growth of cancer.
For more information about genes and breast cancer risk, visit the Breastcancer.org Genetics page.
Audio contributed by: Marisa Weiss, M.D.
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