BRCA 1 and 2 Mutations in Sudanese Secondary School Girls with Known Breast Cancer in Their Families

Abstract

Breast cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in women worldwide. In Sudan, it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. This study assesses the prevalence of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations among female students with a family history of breast cancer, in secondary schools of Marawi Locality, Northern State, Sudan.