Understanding the 1 in 40: Jewish BRCA Risk & Prevention
1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews carries a BRCA mutation — 10x the general population. Learn your cancer risks, prevention options, and how to get tested through jscreen.
Explore our blog posts about the importance of hereditary cancer testing and reproductive carrier screening.

1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews carries a BRCA mutation — 10x the general population. Learn your cancer risks, prevention options, and how to get tested through jscreen.


Planning a family? Learn how to approach the carrier screening discussion with your partner. Get tips on addressing concerns around genetic testing, costs, and at-home testing options.
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Discover where to get genetic testing for hereditary cancer. Learn what to look for and how to choose the best option.
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Discover why genetic testing matters for everyone—adopted individuals, those with no family history of disease, and mixed-race couples. Learn how jscreen makes testing accessible.
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Discover how at-home cancer genetic testing makes it easy to learn about your hereditary cancer risk. Learn how the process works, who can benefit, and how jscreen includes both physician ordering and expert genetic counseling.
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Wondering if you should get genetic testing for cancer? Understanding your genetic risk can be life-changing, opening doors to early detection, preventive care, and potentially life-saving interventions. One of jscreen’s very own genetic counselors, Sharon Pollack, breaks down everything you need to know about genetic testing for cancer risk, from who should get tested to how to navigate your results and next steps.
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Discover how education, support, and empowerment can help you navigate genetic testing, understand your risks, and confidently advocate for your genetic health.
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