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A member asked:
My bio mother had breast cancer at a young age, and my bio grandmother had ovarian cancer. both passed from it. prophylactic mastectomy an option?
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Depends: If you are 18 years old, that is a very early age to be considering mastectomy surgery. It would be best to see your family doctor and get a referral to a genetic counselor for consideration of brca testing to see what your risks are. You may or may not have a higher risk of breast and/or ovarian cancers. Be checked first before considering the worst.
Answered 11/12/2013
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Possibly: Brca 1 and 2 are genetic mutations that can be passed through families, and those affected have a higher than average risk of developing those kinds of cancers. Would recommend appointment with a genetic counselor and consider getting that test done. If positive, then you and your doctor can make a plan for higher intensity monitoring or prophylactic surgery.
Answered 2/16/2015
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Genetic counseling: You should see a genetic counselor to assess your risk and to determine if genetic testing is appropriate for you.
Answered 11/12/2013
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