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Do you think i should get mammograms earlier or be tested for the breast cancer gene?
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Why?: Do you know of a family risk pattern of breast cancer in a first degree relative (mother, sister, daughter)? Yes you should be having yearly physical examination and mammograms after age 40. Ask your doctor if you should have genetic testing (brca testing).
Answered 4/4/2013
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If you are: 45, you should already be getting mammograms according to ACS guidelines. If you have a strong family history, genetic testing might be appropriate, but talk to your doctor about it.
Answered 10/31/2015
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