05 October 2008
BRCA1 and BRCA2
BRCA 1 and BRCA2 are two mutated genes that have been shown to increase the likelihood of an early onset of breast cancer. We have developed tests to find this mutated gene, which is located on the long arm of the 17 chromosome.This knowledge can change the playing field for women, men (yes men do get breast cancer,) parents, and the medical industry.
It leads to a wide variety of very personal and ethical options. Watch the video below about one woman's choice. Check some facts. Read about recent ethical dilemmas in the news. Then answer the questions below.
Read some recent news below.
For your blog entry respond to the following questions using complete sentences.
- Would you be tested? Why or why not?
- If you were a parent would you have your child tested as a teen? Why or why not?
- Would your answer to question two be different if your knew you carried the gene? Explain.
- Do you know of anyone (names are unnecessary) who has had breast cancer?
- Link to a site that talks about breast cancer, and list two facts that you learned. NO repeats please. Post early for the easiest response.
# posted by Henry @ 11:10 AM 
