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Should i get the brac 1-2 test? i'm 55 . my mom was 48 when she first was diagnosed with breast cancer that was 32 years ago.
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Maybe: If your mother is still alive (i realize she would be 80), she would be a candidate for testing if there is more family history of cancer, if the family history is unknown, or if she was triple negative (which you could not have been known 32 years ago). If she is no longer with you, i'd advise you gather all the family history you can (positive or not) and visit a specialist in inherited cancer.
Answered 12/10/2013
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See a counselor: You should speak with a genetic counselor to assess your risk.
Answered 9/10/2013
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