Arguments against genetic screening for breast cancer?

Question

I would certainly appreciate it if you could give me strong arguments and if possible, quotations as well. Thank you.

p.s: the woman has a family history of breast cancer.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Can't think of one.

I mean, its everyone's choice on what kind of surgery, treatment, or no treatment.
I had breast cancer 2x, in 02 and 03. I am now 34 yrs old.

Had a 1st cousin on my dad's side that passed away that had it, and a 2nd cousin on my mum's side that had and is doing well.

I choose for the lumpectomy first time, then a bi-lateral mastectomy the 2nd time. Chemo and rads both times.

I took the test, and it came back inconclusive. If my family members that passed away from cancer, had taken the test, then it was open for the rest of it..I may have taken it and may have had made the decision to remove my breasts before hand.

Life it way important..

GB

Answer 3

Arguments for...death? If the woman has a family history of breast cancer it is highly recommended to seek genetic marker analysis for BRCA1/2 genes. This is highly predictive for susceptibility to develop breast cancer. I can think of no good reason not.

Answer 4

Having had breast cancer, my sister had it and an aunt had it twice, I would imagine the gene runs in our family, but I haven't been tested because my insurance won't cover it.

I would say that women who do have the gene and decide to have mastectomies as a preventative are making the decision that is right for them.

Answer 5

Let's see....and argument against knowing that you are predisposed to a fatal illness and therefore can be tested and possibly diagnosed earlier to live a longer and better life. Can't think of a single one.