1. breast cancer 2, early onset What does this protein make up or do?
Chapter 1: Chromosome 1
DNA Sequence
Chromosome
84,193
Name of Protein 1
Name of Gene
breast cancer 2, early onset
BRCA2
transcription
Amino acid sequence
mRNA
22aa -> 3418aa
translation
Cytoplasm
What does this protein make up or do?
A Cell
Nucleus
Affects cancer susceptibility
Condition/Disease
Breast Cancer

2. Description of Breast Cancer
Symptoms and characteristics
Breast cancer is a disease in which certain cells in the breast become abnormal and multiply without control or order to form a tumor.
Early breast cancer usually does not cause pain and may exhibit no noticeable symptoms.
Breast cancer is detected with screening tests. Anyone with symptoms should visit their doctor

3. Description of Breast Cancer (cont.)
Who is affected?
Approximately 1 in 8 women in the U.S is affected by breast cancer.
Women are more at risk for breast cancer as they get older
A woman's chance of getting breast cancer is affected by a personal or family history of breast cancer
Outlook or quality of life
With early treatment, it is more likely that treatments will be successful
Treatments have many negative side effects that decrease the quality of life for the patient
Some forms of cancer are treatable but many are too severe & medical science hasn’t found cures for these forms yet.
Researcher: LG

4. References References:
"Breast Cancer." Genetics Home Reference. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar
"BRCA2 Gene." - GeneCards. N.p., n.d. Web . 02 Mar
"Quality of Life with Breast Cancer | Susan G. Komen®." Quality of Life with Breast Cancer | Susan G. Komen®. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar