What are the First Signs of Menopause?
The first signs of menopause are the symptoms women experience during a period called perimenopause, which can start up to 10 years before menopause. Since menopause is defined by not having a…
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Prevention
If I participate in a study will you send me my KRAS-variant results?
We had an excellent question from a MiraKind study participant. They wanted to know, “If I participate in a study will you send me my KRAS-variant results?” Unfortunately, the answer is no….
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Do I need to get tested for KRAS-variant if I’m BRCA positive?
We received a great question from a friend of a patient asking, “since she knows she has a BRCA mutation, is it necessary to find out if she also has the KRAS-variant?…
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Menopause
Menopause: a condition that 100% of women will experience, yet so few of us feel comfortable talking about. Let’s start with Perimenopause… Did you know that women in their 40s (and some…
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HRT and The KRAS-Variant
While there are many factors to consider before taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), understanding your genetic profile can prove invaluable in your decision-making process. Joanne Weidhaas, MD, PhD, and her colleagues published…
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How does breast cancer treatment impact second breast cancer risk?
We are embarking on a study to explore how breast cancer management strategies (e.g., chemotherapy, surgery, hormones) that are used to treat breast cancer, impact breast cancer risk for women with the KRAS-variant.
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Disclaimer
Any discussion of medical management options on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a medical recommendation. All medical management decisions should be made based on consultation between each patient and his or her healthcare professional.
