DNA in our bodies is constantly being damaged and repairing itself. When your body is unable to repair breaks in DNA it’s called homologous recombination deficiency (HRD). If an ovarian tumour tests positive for HRD, it means that the cancer cells have a harder time repairing themselves. Some cancer treatments can help block this repairing process further. Watch this event back to have your questions about HRD and genetics answered by Dr Alexandra Murray, Consultant Clinical Geneticist and Clinical Director at the University Hospital of Wales.
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