A member asked:

What do you suggest if my mum died of breast cancer, will my sister have the gene?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Not necessarily: Most breast cancers are not caused by an inherited mutation in a gene like BRCA ("the gene"). You should talk to your family doc or GYN and see if they recommend a consultation with a specialist in risk assessment and cancer genetics. Best to you and be safe.

Answered 7/24/2014

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