Do You Have Ashkenazi Jewish Ancestry?

People of Ashkenazi Jewish descent are more likely to carry BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations than the general population.

Approximately 1 in 40 individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry carries a BRCA mutation, compared with about 1 in 500 people in the general population.



Understanding your ancestry and family history can help determine whether genetic counselling or genetic testing may be appropriate for you.