“Myriad’s monopoly on the BRCA genes makes it impossible for women to use other tests or get a second opinion about their results, and allows Myriad to charge a high rate for their tests – over $3,000, which is too expensive for some women to afford.”
PUBPAT > Breast Cancer Gene Patents
I have a number of close relatives who’ve had breast cancer. On more than one occasion, in fact. Money-grabbing twats like this are half the reason these things recur.