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A member asked:
My mother had breast cancer at 54, does this mean i'll get it? is it still more likely i won't? brca negative.
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Increased Risk: Having a mother with breast cancer doesn't mean that you will get breast cancer for sure. It does put you at increased risk of developing breast cancer.
Answered 5/26/2014
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Breast ca risk, BRCA: Your mother having breast cancer at 54 does not mean you will get it or you would have brca gene mutation. It is simply a very complicated question, and requires more information to assess. Woman’s breast cancer risk is determined by multiple factors and can be assessed by gail model through national cancer institute website. Briefly, most breast cancer occurs sporadically rather than throug.
Answered 4/10/2014
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Be cautious: The risk of breast cancer for you is there but it is not very high unless there are other first degree relatives(aunts, sisters) who have had breast cancer or ovarian cancer. 90% of the women in your situation will not get breast cancer. Yet you need to be aware of what you need to do to be on your guard and adopt preventive measures. And check your breasts for any lumps regulalrly(monthly basis).
Answered 4/10/2014
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Most likely no.: Only 15% of breast cancer is related to heredity. The vast majority of breast cancer is not. So you probably have a slightly higher chance then the average woman. It depends on other factors, too, like your age when you started menstruating, number of pregnancies, etc.
Answered 3/29/2015
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