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Brca 2 pos. age 68 is mastectomy recommened?
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C genetic counselor: Women who have the brca2 mutation have an increased risk of developing breast(50-80%) and/or ovarian(15-25%) ca, as well as other GI malignancies. Prophylactic mastectomy is one of a number of options to reduce this risk, as is close surveillance (mammograms, breast mri), and chemoprevention (tamoxifen, etc). The best advice is tailored to your specific condition--see a genetic counselor first.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Options: I recommend you meet with a genetic counselor and have family members tested as well. Bilateral mastectomy is an option as is close monitoring with mammogram and mri. I highly recommend you consult a breast surgeon and be followed in a high risk program. Please explore all of your options.
Answered 7/7/2014
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It is an option...: ...But not the only one. Any person with an inherited cancer trait or a strong family history of cancer should discuss their management with a specialist in cancer genetics. No such thing as one size fits all. Good news is that by knowing you have a mutation, you have the tactical advantage. Best to you.
Answered 3/19/2017
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