BRCA 1 & 2

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Across
  1. 4. This is a common site for DNA sample collection
  2. 6. These mutations are more common in the BRCA1 genes
  3. 9. An important nursing intervention
  4. 11. _______ Jewish people are at an increased risk of BRCA mutations
Down
  1. 1. BRCA1 & 2 are considered tumor ______ genes
  2. 2. Surgical removal of breast(s) and is considered a risk reduction strategy
  3. 3. Individuals with a BRCA mutation should have earlier and more frequent _____
  4. 5. This occurs as part of the genetic counselling process
  5. 7. Mutations to this gene have a 94.4% five year survival rate
  6. 8. Massively parallel _______ is a technique used in DNA analysis to identify BRCA mutations
  7. 10. Mutations to BRCA1 increase the risk of developing this type of cancer by 70-80%