If you have a compelling family history of ovarian cancer that is not explained by a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, it is possible that a mutation in the RAD51D gene could be the explanation.
RAD51D – A New Hereditary Ovarian Cancer Gene With Important Implications
Posted on August 7, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment
Mechanism of Cisplatin-Resistance in BRCA2-Related Ovarian Cancers
Posted on February 10, 2008 Written by 2 Comments
Two papers published online today in the journal Nature (abstracts available here and here) show us why this is the case at least in a subset of cases in individuals with BRCA2 mutations.