my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago. She had a mastectomy and reconstruction, where they took tissue from her stomach for the reconstruction. They said her chances of a re-occurance were like .1%, something really small. well she did get it back. and she had to go through chemo and radiation. my question is:
what are the chances of ME getting it now? or any type of cancer? would they be more than normal?
2007-11-11 05:12:55 · 6 answers · asked by ? 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
If your mother had breast cancer, your risk would be doubled.
However, this does NOT mean that you will get brest cancer. In fact, most women who have breast cancer don't have any risk factors, and most women who have risk factors will not develop the disease. Altogether, about 20-30% of women with breast cancer have a relative with the disease. Your risk for other cancers would not be increased.
There are some things you can do, though, to mitigate your risk:
*Perform montly self-exams
*Get a yearly clinical breast exam with your doctor
*Talk to your doctor about when you should start getting yearly mammograms.
2007-11-11 06:08:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only about 5% of Breast cancers are due to hereditary factors.
That being said, my family carries the faulty gene, My maternal grandfather, mother, maternal aunt and sister have all developed breast cancer, my sister's was genetically related.
I have also had breast cancer, but not genetically related, my other 2 sisters and 2 brothers have had no sign of breast cancer as yet (although 10 - 20 years older than when my mother developed hers).
Do regular self checks.
Get checked regularly by your Dr.
Have regular mammograms, ultrasounds and whatever other tests your Dr reccommends.
Do not let the risk of cancer rule your life, just take sensible precautions.
2007-11-11 09:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breast cancer is a common disease and only a very small minority of breast cancer cases are due to hereditary factors – about 5 – 10%. Your mother may well be one of the majority for whom it is a random thing, in which case your chances of getting it are not increased. Her doctors will be able to tell her if this is the case. In my largely female family (I had 3 sisters, my mum had 5 and so did her mum) I am the only one who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and I have been told it isn’t hereditary.
Breast cancer that runs in families is thought to be caused by a faulty gene, which can increase your chances of getting breast cancer. However, having a faulty gene does not mean you will definitely develop breast cancer
I’m sorry about the recurrence, it’s what we all dread.
2007-11-11 05:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by lo_mcg 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your chances of getting breast cancer are higher than normal. Any woman who has a mother or sisters or even a grandmother with breast cancer should be very vigilant in checking for breast cancer as it is a disease that is often heriditary. Make sure to do self exams at least monthly, and get a mammogram at least yearly.
2007-11-11 05:22:32 · answer #4 · answered by Elsie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Like the previous answers, breast cancer has highr risk among family members. Your mom can get genetic testing done to track if she caries certain genes that are known to predispose one to breast cancer. Note that sometimes Ovarian cancer is linked as well. The recurrence (so sorry) probably does not change your odds. Tell mom that there are a number of promising new treatments that can provide hope. God bless.
2007-11-11 05:55:48 · answer #5 · answered by David C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
once in family get checked it s hereditary don t mind if you feel healthy get checked out life is too precious to leave it on hold hun I m going through Breast Cancer at min and only 40 and not in family history so please get checked out
good luck
2007-11-11 12:56:44 · answer #6 · answered by harcourt35 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋