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Ashkenazi Jews Are At Heightened Risk Of The BRCA Gene Mutation The National Cancer Institute Recommends DNA Testing For ALL Ashkenazi Jews
I know too many Jewish women who have died from breast or ovarian cancer. When I was 11 years old, my Aunt died of pancreatic cancer, my grandmother died of ovarian cancer and many men in my family have had prostate cancer. I am an Ashkenazi Jew, and there is a good chance that a…
Read MoreThe BRCA1 and BRCA2 Gene Mutations Kill Post-Mortem DNA Testing Saves Lives
Kronish Funeral Services wants to help future generations avoid the pain, suffering, and heartache of cancer caused by BRCA gene mutations. According to the National Cancer Institute, the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations are often responsible for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, and pancreatic cancer. This gene mutation also causes a host of other…
Read MoreWhy Do Jews Put Stones On Graves?
Walking through a traditional Jewish cemetery reveals scores of stones that have been placed upon the headstones and graves of the deceased. But why are these stones on Jewish graves and who put them there? The stones found on Jewish grave markers signify that someone came to visit the grave and is intended as a…
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