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Is Breast Cancer Hereditary?
Question: My 37 year old daughter had/has two grandmothers diagnosed with breast cancer late in life. One died as a result, the other died from complications of Parkinsons. What would be a good course of action for her regarding the best chances of early detection?
Brief Answer:
Continue yearly mammography
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, your daughter is at risk of breast cancer. To detect it , she may continue getting yearly mammography along with self breast examination every 6 months.
During self breast examination she should herself examine and see for any lump. You may also get her tested for BRCA gene mutation which also indicate high risk for cancer if she is positive. This is one time test.
Hope I have answered your query. If any further queries are there I would love to help.
Regards
Dr Deepika Patil
Continue yearly mammography
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, your daughter is at risk of breast cancer. To detect it , she may continue getting yearly mammography along with self breast examination every 6 months.
During self breast examination she should herself examine and see for any lump. You may also get her tested for BRCA gene mutation which also indicate high risk for cancer if she is positive. This is one time test.
Hope I have answered your query. If any further queries are there I would love to help.
Regards
Dr Deepika Patil
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