What constitutes a family history of breast cancer?
Mу mum wаѕ diagnosed wіth breast cancer іn hеr mid-40′s аnd ѕhе′s thе οnlу one whο hаd іt іn mу family.I’m 19 аnd ѕhе′s stressing аbουt thе prospect thаt I’ll gеt іt tοο bесаυѕе ѕhе hаd іt.Aѕ far аѕ I know thеrе hаνе tο bе аt smallest amount 2 people іn уουr family fοr thе cancer tο bе linked tο genetic reasons.Am I incorrect?
no i do reckon you a re right there has to be more than 1 know en case of it
i had cervical cancer and no other family member in my blood lines had it so some times it just happens as well
Anyone can get breast CA. Having any family history puts you ast risk. But yes scientists say that having at smallest amount 2 puts you at “high” risk.
Even one relative, generally female and generally on your mother’s side of the family, constitutes a family history of breast cancer. But men can also develop breast cancer. Their breasts have most of the same types of tissue as do women’s, just in smaller quantities.
Tell your doctor. Tell every one of your doctors. As well, there is genetic hard available that can tell you if you carry one of two specific genes that are seen in some types of breast cancers. Not all of them, but some of them. You can question for that test. If it’s positive, you should then question to be referred to a geneticist for counselling. If you are positive and you have had that counselling, you can then make informed decisions about your prospect.
Even if you do not carry either of those genes, that doesn’t guarantee that you will by no means develop breast cancer. But with your family history, you need to make certain that you are doing monthly breast self exams. A doctor or a nurse can teach you to do this. As well, depending upon where you live, you would probably be eligible for more frequent and earlier breast cancer screening mammograms. Again, talk with your doctor about this.
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