The Keio journal of medicine

Mental Health Care among Cancer Patients with BRCA Gene Mutations: The Potential of Mindfulness-based Intervention.

The Keio journal of medicine September 25, 2025 Mari Takeuchi, Sunre Park

Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC) is a hereditary tumor syndrome caused by mutations in BRCA genes. Advances in genetic testing technologies have enabled surveillance and risk-reducing surgeries for carriers of BRCA mutations, allowing for the early detection and prevention of cancer. However, the research and support infrastructure for addressing the psychological and social...