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Question:
Should I get genetic screening for breast cancer if I have close family members with any combination of breast, ovarian, tubal, or uterine cancer?
Answer:
Yes
MedHead Confidence Score: 6
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Med-O-Meter
6
MedHead Message:
Two or more close relatives (usually sibling, offspring, or parent) with any combination of cancers listed should promt you to get genetic counseling and testing for the BRCA gene mutation so you can make decisions about possible cancer prevention.