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My sister had breast cancer in both breast am i a high risk for breast cancer?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Higher than average: Any othet family members, including extended family, with breast, ovarian, uterine, prostate, kidney, pancreatc cancers? Considergenetic testing.

Answered 3/29/2014

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: Women with close relatives with breast cancer are at increased risk of breast cancer themselves.

Answered 3/18/2014

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

High risk clinic: it is important that your sister get evaluated for the BRCA gene. I highly recommend that you find a high risk breast clinic at your local breast center to get evaluated for your race which may also include genetic testing.

Answered 10/6/2017

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