Do you have a history of breast cancer and a mutation in an inherited breast cancer gene (i.e., BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, ATM, and/or CHEK2)? Please consider joining our study at https://redcap.link/ICAREconsent if you have an inherited breast cancer gene mutation. In those with a breast cancer diagnosis, we are doing free genomic testing on tumor samples to better understand inherited breast cancers. Once you enroll in our study, we will assess your eligibility for this and other focused research ef

A new treatment approach significantly improves survival rates for patients with inherited BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast cancer genes, following a successful trial. Professor Jean Abraham led the Partner trial which demonstrated two innovations: the addition of a targeted cancer drug, olaparib, and chemotherapy pre-surgery, and the benefits of careful timing of when the treatments are given to patients. Jackie took part in the trial when diagnosed in February 2019 with a small but aggressive tumour. “S