When Breast Cancer Is in Your Genes

For 5% to 10% of people with breast cancer, the disease is caused by a faulty gene passed down from a parent. Researchers have identified hundreds of genes associated with breast cancer, but some seem to play more of a role than others. Here are the most common types.

Trouble viewing this email? View as a Webpage Women's Health When Breast Cancer Is in Your Genes For 5% to 10% of people with breast cancer, the disease is caused by a faulty gene passed down from a parent. Researchers have identified hundreds of genes associated with breast cancer, but some seem to play more of a role than others. Here are the most common types. Read More   Help Your Blocked Hair Follicles at Home Blocked hair follicles start out like pimples. But if they get worse, they can grow deep into the skin and look more like cysts or boils. These remedies can help. Read More   Types of Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer Immunotherapy helps your immune system fight cancer in much the same way it fights off colds and viruses. Read More   What Triggers Your Psoriasis Flares? Certain triggers like stress can make symptoms worse or cause flare-ups. Read More   Signs of Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration You won't feel pain, but you might notice problems with your eyesight, such as blurred or distorted vision. Read More   Fungal Infections: Hygiene at Home Fungal skin infections can be itchy and annoying, but they're rarely serious -- and they usually don't spread beyond the skin's surface, so they're easy to treat. Read More   Reasons You Feel Bloated You might assume that too-full feeling is from overeating. But that's not always the case. Read More   In the News WebMD Poll: Health Care, Pandemic Important to Voters Neanderthal Genes Could Link to Severe COVID-19 Study: Pets Helped People Cope During Pandemic From Our Sponsors Endometrial Cancer Risk Factors: What Women Should Know Genetic Testing + Family History: Keys to Learning Your Health Risks ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT WebMD.com   |  Mobile Apps  |  Unsubscribe     You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our Customer Care Team WebMD Privacy Policy © 2020 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 1201 Peachtree Street, NE | Atlanta, GA 30361