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Is Risk Of Breast Cancer Higher In Women Having A Family History?
Hi i was wondering if I have a higher risk of breast cancer. My aunt had breast cancer in her mid 30s and so did my great aunt and my great great grandmother I m not sure what age they had theirs but I no that my gg grandmother died from it. They are all on my dads side. Is my chances increased ?
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hello,
The risk of breast cancer is very much high in people with a positive family history. You can go for BRCA genetic study to assess the risk stratification.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
The risk of breast cancer is very much high in people with a positive family history. You can go for BRCA genetic study to assess the risk stratification.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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