The BRCA genes

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Angelina Julie was in the news today, choosing a double mastectomy because she found out to carry BRCA1 gene

All reports said how rare this mutation is.

In the general population, yes, but not among Jews of Ashkenazi heritage.

And while the BRCA diagnosis is expensive, about $3K unless the insurance pays for it, there is another study specific for Ashkenazi Jews that cost around $600.

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1. Not sure whether it shows

when I posted it, the browser was "stuck" so I just retreated and saw that it was posted. But it shows 0 views, so will add this one.

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2. Just so you know, there is a glitch in the system. Kept happening to me last night.

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3. Thanks. Just posted a story on GD

same thing.

I wonder whether it was Firefox, so now I am on Safari.

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4. Nope. Seems a number of posters are having the problem.

The admins are on top of it (or at least know it is happening).

As for the OP, I am not sure what to make of it. (I figured I should also say something about the OP. )