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My grand mother and my mother has breast cancer but both are well now..so how many chances are for me?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Higher risk: Self examine regularly breast feed your children mammograms biopsies of suspicious lesions.

Answered 4/14/2013

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Higher than average: Women with immediate family members who've had breast cancer have a higher risk than those who don't - that make sense. But, your chances are still only about 15%. And, like your relatives, the vast majority of women who get breast cancer survive, about 92%.So, you should not smoke, keep a good weight, and eat a lower fat diet. Do recommended surveillance. Self exams, etc. Good luck.

Answered 10/6/2013

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Genetic Counselor: You should speak with a genetic counselor. Genetic testing may be appropriate for you.

Answered 10/24/2017

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