BRCA Genes – Everybody has them, but only few develop cancer, why?
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BRCA Genes – Everybody has them, but only few develop cancer, why?

ByDr. Martin Burow

The BRCA genes are tumor suppressors that play an important role in DNA repair. When these genes are mutated (inherited from family), the risk of breast and ovarian cancer increases significantly. In this article, you will learn more about the basics, diagnosis, and therapy options when BRCA genes are mutated. What are BRCA Genes? BRCA…

Cancer Disease – what you absolutely need to know!
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Cancer Disease – what you absolutely need to know!

ByDr. Martin Burow

A cancer disease of solid tumors (90-95% of all cancer diagnoses) often follow the same basic principles and are therefore surprisingly similar but yet on a molecular level it is a very individual ailment. Therefore, one should know some biological basics for a fundamental understanding to discuss with your doctor about treatment options. Cell death…