BRCA1, an abbreviation for Breast Cancer gene 1, is a human gene that produces a protein called breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein.

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the breast cells.

Cisplatin is an anticancer medication that is commonly used in the treatment of various types of cancer, including testicular, ovarian, bladder, and lung cancer.

A computed tomography (CT) scan, also known as a CAT scan, is a medical imaging technique that uses x-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.

Gene is a widely recognized online encyclopedia that provides information on a wide range of topics, including biology, genetics, and other related fields.

Hereditary breast-ovarian cancer syndromes (HBOC) are cancer syndromes that produce higher than normal levels of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and additional cancers in genetically related families (either one individual had both, or several individuals in the pedigree had one or the other disease).

Informed consent is a principle in medical ethics, medical law and media studies, that a patient must have sufficient information and understanding before making decisions about their medical care.