My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in her mid-40's and she's the only one who had it in my family.I'm 19 and she's stressing about the prospect that I'll get it too because she had it.As far as I know there have to be at least 2 people in your family for the cancer to be linked to genetic reasons.Am I wrong?
2007-01-14 15:26:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Anyone can get breast CA. Having any family history puts you ast risk. But yes scientists say that having at least 2 puts you at "high" risk.
2007-01-14 15:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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 testing 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 ask for that test. If it's positive, you should then ask 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 future.
Even if you do not carry either of those genes, that doesn't guarantee that you will never 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 qualify for more frequent and earlier breast cancer screening mammograms. Again, talk with your doctor about this.
A mammogram is no fun, but it's a few moments of pain and can save your life. Don't ignore this tool.
2007-01-14 15:36:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom stepped ahead an inverted nipple yet would under no circumstances get it checked. that would nicely be an indication of breast maximum cancers. She died at age sixty 5 of COPD. My youthful sister has been by skill of two bouts of breast maximum cancers. i'm in my 2d bout of breast maximum cancers, state 4. that's estrogen depending. If there's a genetic attempt, bypass for it. What ever you may do to provide your self with protection i'd do it. Estrogen depending maximum cancers has more suitable recommendations in remedy now, so that's a plus for you.
2016-10-31 03:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i do think 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
2007-01-14 15:29:53 · answer #4 · answered by pen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-01-17 03:15:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋