Know:BRCA

Know:BRCA is a clinical decision support tool that aims to educate young women about genetic risk factors for breast and ovarian cancers. It helps young women assess their risk for a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation (change) based on their family history of breast and ovarian cancer.

Results can be printed and/or shared electronically with a healthcare provider. With this vital information, young women and providers can work together to decide next steps, which may include: genetic counseling and testing, screening, and other steps to reduce risk. Know:BRCA is fully HIPAA compliant and results cannot be shared without instructions from the user.

Know:BRCA was developed as a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/) and Bright Pink (http://www.brightpink.org/). For more information, please visit https://www.knowbrca.org

This application was prepared for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) through an interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). ORISE is managed by Oak Ridge Associated Universities under DOE contract number DE-AC05-06OR23100. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is a university consortium leveraging the scientific strength of major research institutions to advance science and education by partnering with national laboratories, government agencies, and private industry. ORAU manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for the U.S. Department of Energy.