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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
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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.

References:

BRCA-Related Cancer: Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing. Release date December 2013 https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/UpdateSummaryFinal/brca-related-cancer-risk-assessment-genetic-counseling-and-genetic-testing. Date accessed 6/2/19

 

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