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Is dcis breast cancer genetic?

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Dr. Devon Webster answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

It can be: Dcis, the earliest form of breast cancer, can be associated with brca mutations. 13% of women under 50 diagnosed with dcis had a brca mutation in retrospective (looking backwards) studies. Women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer or dcis before age 50 should have genetic counseling. For more info: http://clincancerres.Aacrjournals.Org/content/13/14/4306.Full.

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Possible: It is possible. Although the majority of women with breast cancer have no family history of breast cancer.

Answered 10/31/2012

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Yes: The risk factors for dcis are the same as for invasive breast cancer, including family history. So if you have a family history if any type of breast cancer, either invasive or non-invasive, you are at increased risk.

Answered 11/10/2019

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Breast Cancer does: Have a genetic component.

Answered 5/27/2017

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