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Gene Testing X.
Gene tests: 235 people with Jewish roots told of higher cancer risk
By Michelle Rosenberg
NHS in England releases new data from BRCA screening programme with Jnetics and Chai Cancer Care
Gene Testing X.
January 16, 2025, 10:46 am
Gene tests: 235 people with Jewish roots told of higher cancer risk
NHS in England releases new data from BRCA screening programme with Jnetics and Chai Cancer Care
By Michelle Rosenberg
A counsellor at Chai Cancer Care. Pic: BLAKE EZRA PHOTOGRAPHY LTD
October 29, 2024, 12:16 pm
Increased demand in breast cancer support over past year
Chai Cancer Care says 17% of all appointments have been for women diagnosed with the disease
By Michelle Rosenberg
People with Jewish ancestry are more than 10 times more likely to carry such genetic faults than the general population. 
November 17, 2022, 2:54 pm
NHS England appoints Jewish charities to deliver BRCA testing campaign
The Jnetics and Chai Cancer Care programme will launch next year as part of the NHS’s drive to catch tumours early when they are easier to treat. 
By Jewish News Reporter
Painted pebbles showing support for the NHS and keyworkers, and containing positive messages
June 15, 2022, 8:10 am
NHS to launch new programme of BRCA genetic testing for Jewish community
Up to one in 40 Jews carry the genetic mutations which can lead to certain cancers, compared with one in 400 in the general population.
By Jewish News Reporter
Gemma and Daryl Isaacs with baby Jack
December 2, 2020, 5:31 pm
Against all odds: Meet the mum who gave birth just months after surviving cancer
Gemma Isaacs, who was diagnosed with breast cancer 18 months ago, overcame the seemingly impossible to have her second child during lockdown
By Kari Colmans
Cancer cells
July 22, 2019, 11:03 am
Doctors warn against home testing kits for cancer-causing BRCA mutations
Medical professionals say that the tests were 'more often wrong than right' and women's experiences can be 'terrifying' if they get a false positive
By Jewish News Reporter
Example of a Mikveh - (White Stork Synagogue in Wroclaw, Poland. (Wikipedia/Stefan Walkowski))
July 8, 2019, 3:03 pm
Charities enlist mikvot in battle to beat breast cancer
Guide for attendants at the ritual baths help for greater sensitivity and awareness of women dealing with the disease
By Jewish News Reporter
Laura Moses, who discovered she had stage 3 ovarian cancer aged just 27, has spearheaded a series of awareness films for the Royal Marsden. Credit: Blake Ezra
September 27, 2018, 4:28 pm
‘I didn’t think ovarian cancer could happen to someone in their 20s’
Ovarian cancer survivor Laura Moses, who was just 27 when she was diagnosed, is making it her mission to raise greater awareness among young women
By Francine Wolfisz
In this photo: Katie Mumford, Carina Drake, Caroline Presho, Fiona Bailey, Esther K, Alison Dagul, Ami Kaye, Elyse Taylor, Gaby Dagul and Jamie Karr
June 28, 2018, 2:53 pm
Women raise awareness of BRCA gene mutation with photoshoot
After having both breasts removed to avoid a deadly form of cancer, one Jewish woman urges others 'not to stick your head in the sand'
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