Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My younger sister died of breast cancer at age 33. my mother recently died of cancer unknown primary. is there a connection? what can i do to protect myself? i am convinced that i will die of cance
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Genetic Counseling: Start with genetic counseling and consider genetic testing if recommended.
Answered 8/23/2014
5.1k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
Need to know if you would choose to undergo a double mastectomy just because your own mother died of breast cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My dads sister (my Aunt) died of breast cancer and her daughter also got breast cancer. Both under age 50. Should I have BRCA gene testing done?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Maternal and paternal gma had breast cancer, fathers sister was just diagnosed. Strong enough history to warrant U/S or genetic test? I'm 25 and s. Asian
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My mother had breast cancer age 43 but their is no familial deaseas so why did it happen to her and is it possible that i get this disease later on?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My bio mother had breast cancer at a young age, and my bio grandmother had ovarian cancer. Both passed from it. Prophylactic mastectomy an option?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Today my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and her mother died from breast cancer. What are the chances of my sisters and i developing cancer?
My mother died from breast cancer and now her sister has it. Im takin HRT but hear it promotes some cancers. Am I a high risk and is HRT increasing the risk?
I am 35 years old. My mother's sister died of breast cancer years ago. Am i at risk of getting this disease? My doctorsaid that I have mass in my left breast. Please help.
Years ago, my mother died of breast cancer and I am afraid that i might have it too. What are some red flags I should watch out for?
My grandma died because of breast cancer is it for sure that my mother will be affected too because she's her daughter? what is the possibilities ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
