Healthcare Professionals
HBOC Basics
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Syndrome:
- Causes about 10% of breast and ovarian cancer
- Substantially increases your risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer, often before the age of 50 (see chart)
- Is most often due to a mutation, or alteration, in either of 2 genes: BRCA1 and BRCA2
- Can be inherited from either your father or your mother
- Can be passed on to your children if you have it
A test can tell you if you have hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome:
- Take our Be Ready Quiz to see if testing is an option you should consider
If you do have hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome, you can:
- Take action to reduce your chances of developing cancer
- Work with your doctor to create a plan for medical management going forward
- Help your family members by sharing your test result with them
- Be Ready Against Cancer
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