It is estimated that one million Americans have a BRCA mutation but only 1 in 10 of those people know that they have one. Are BRCA mutations found only in certain races? Avi Anantharajah, MS, LCGC from the Basser Center explains how genetics, specifically the BRCA gene, plays a role in your risk for cancer. Although there aren’t any races or ethnicities that are more prone to BRCA mutations, the black community is at higher risk of developing related cancers due to lack of education and access to genetic testing. The Basser Center’s Black & BRCA initiative focuses on outreach to engage the Black community in learning about their hereditary cancer risk. For more information, visit basser.org/blackbrca. 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 thelarryfit...