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If my maternal grandmother had breast cancer and so did my cousin and a great great aunt all on moms side what are my chances of getting it? i'm 29 and afraid and too young to get screened and have health insurance cover it

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FHx breast cancer ?: With a family history of breast cancer, most commercial insurance will cover a digital mammogram if your physician states that family history as you described. See your gyn physician for a thorough breast exam, and start with digital mammography at age 30.

Answered 10/18/2019

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