Former NBC anchor Jenna Wolfe revealed last month that she tested positive for the BRCA1 mutation. Having the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation increases a person's risk for ovarian and breast cancer.

DEAR ANNIE:Seven years ago, I had an elective bilateral mastectomy. I had multiple lumps and biopsies, coupled with a family history of cancer. Also, my young daughter was reaching the age I was when ...

Following a saliva swab, Ms. Schlittler found out a few weeks later that she was positive for BRCA 1 (a first cousin's results also came back positive). The wait for her results was a nerve-wracking ...