Genes are inherited from your parents. We all have two copies of each gene – one copy is inherited from our mother and one copy from our father. Most mutations in cancer risk genes, like BRCA1 and BRCA2, are called dominant mutations. This is because having a mutation in only one copy of the gene is enough to increase cancer risk. Jessica Long MS LCGC, a genetic counselor, explains what BRCA genes are and encourages those with a family history of cancer to get tested. The Basser Center’s Black & BRCA initiative focuses on outreach to engage the Black community in learning about their hereditary cancer risk. To learn more about genetic testing and counseling visit basser.org/genetic-testing-counseling. The Basser Center is a founding partner of the Breast Believe campaign. Breast Believe aims to educate communities about early detection, prevention, symptoms, treatments, and resources surrounding breast cancer. To learn more about the breast believe campaign visit thelarryfitzge...