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My mom was recently diagnosed with breast cancer (age 60). does that increase my sister's risk of getting breast cancer?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Your sister: Has at least one first degree relative (your mom). Are there others in the family, aunts and yes uncles? One case does not establish a pattern of risk. Genetic testing is available, at a price, nd not always covered by insurance.
Answered 2/3/2013
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Yes: About 80% of women who get breast cancer don't have anyone in their family with breast cancer but if you have a first degree relative with breast cancer ie mother sister or even father or brother then that increases your risk of breast cancer.
Answered 3/22/2015
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Probably: Having a family history of breast cancer does increase your risk.
Answered 10/4/2016
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