BRCA Gene Testing
Getting tested is easy!
Many Jews do not know they are at higher risk for having a BRCA mutation, a genetic mutation that is connected to a much higher cancer risk. In the general population, the BRCA mutation occurs at 1 in 400 people. However, those of Ashkenazi heritage have a 1 in 40 chance of having the mutation, and other descents of Jewish heritage have an elevated risk as well.
At the BRCA: Bringing Radical Cancer Awareness initiative we are dedicated to preventing hereditary cancer in Colorado's Jewish community with new access to no or low cost testing. Testing is available to all Colorado adults (over 25) with at least one Jewish grandparent. Preventing cancer and saving lives is our goal! Our coalition effort will cover your out-of-pocket costs through direct reimbursement.
​We are partnering with the CU - GENES study to develop best practices that can be used in Jewish communities across the country.