The NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme – Jewish BRCA

BRCA refers to two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, that every one of us has. These genes play an important role in the prevention of cancer.

Some people may have a spelling mistake or fault in one of their BRCA genes. Having a BRCA gene fault puts you at increased risk of developing certain types of cancer – specifically breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancer.

Both men and women can have a BRCA gene fault and can pass these on, unknowingly, to their children.

Knowing you have a BRCA gene fault allows you to access a range of options, available on the NHS, that help to manage and reduce cancer risk, as well as avoid passing on the gene fault to your children.

Having Jewish ancestry increases your risk of having a BRCA gene fault.

For more information, please visit The NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme – Jewish BRCA