The Importance of Risk-Reducing Prophylactic Mastectomy in Breast Cancer (BRCA) Carriers: A Case Report

Genetic changes along with environmental exposures can play a role in the development of cancer. Individuals with significant risk factors for breast cancer including family history should be encouraged to undergo genetic testing along with breast cancer screening at an early age. Individuals who te...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ochaney, Priyanka, Patel, Komal, Haq, Furqan, Reese, Robyn, Igel, Stephen
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2019
Materias:
Family/General Practice
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6773448/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31592366
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.5311
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Sumario:Genetic changes along with environmental exposures can play a role in the development of cancer. Individuals with significant risk factors for breast cancer including family history should be encouraged to undergo genetic testing along with breast cancer screening at an early age. Individuals who test positive for the breast cancer (BRCA) 1 or 2 gene can discuss potential risk-reducing management options, such as risk-reducing prophylactic mastectomy, with their physicians in order to protect them from the long-term consequences of developing breast cancer.

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