My mum has breast cancer, scared that i may have it too. what do i need to do?

Get checked out: If you have a lump, then call your doctor and get checked out and get a mammogram. Depending on the age of your mother at diagnosis and cancer type, she may be a candidate for brca gene testing.

Mammogram: It is always scary when a relative gets cancer. If you have not had a mammogram yet, i would recommend one. One has to remember that breast is a common cancer which is why we spend so much effort on surveillance. It is also often found early stages. Depending on your mothers age, the type of breast cancer, and how it was detected, your primary care doctor and go over the current surveillance recs.