Japan approves genetic testing for breast cancer treatmentNovember 30, 2019 - 12:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - This month, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved the BRACAnalysis® Diagnostic System, also known as the “BRACAnalysis” genetic test, to be used to test which breast cancer patients may benefit most from additional and more specialized treatment. The test, created by U.S. based Myraid, may help deliver necessary treatment options to women who were before over looked, Forbes reports. The recent approval by the Japanese MHLW will now allow physicians to use the test to determine which women with breast cancer have Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) syndrome and qualify for additional medical management. This detection would make patients eligible to receive additional treatment, such as surgery. This is the only test approved in Japan of its type. Myriad was founded in 1991 and was one of the first genomics companies. In 1994, Myriad published the discovery of the BRCA1 gene in the journal Science, a major step forward in cancer care. A year later, Myriad published the discovery of BRCA2 gene. It was then the company launched its first commercial product, the BRACAnalysis. Myriad was the exclusive provider of these test from 1996 up until 2013 when the supreme court invalidated Myriad's patent on these two genes. Most cases of breast and ovarian cancers are not related to genetic cause, but for those that are, having these genes can increase one’s risk of eventually developing these cancer. The genes BRACA1 and BRACA 2 can increase this risk by up t0 65 percent percent. The test were made famous by Angelina Jolie when she went public in 2013 with her decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy and later an operation to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes, to lower her risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |