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My Sister Aged 59 Has Recently Been Diagnosed With Breast
Question: My sister aged 59 has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. My grandmother also was diagnosed in her 60's. As her sister should I be tested for the BRCA gene?
Brief Answer:
BRCA testing recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Considering your family history of breast cancer, BRCA testing is indicated. Usually we recommend it to a patient in the family rather than healthy relatives. Hence your sister is to be recommended BRCA analysis. If she tests positive then as a sib you could get tested. If she is negative, you need not test.
Alternatively, if that is not feasible, you could get yourself tested electively.
Hope this helps.
Regards
BRCA testing recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Considering your family history of breast cancer, BRCA testing is indicated. Usually we recommend it to a patient in the family rather than healthy relatives. Hence your sister is to be recommended BRCA analysis. If she tests positive then as a sib you could get tested. If she is negative, you need not test.
Alternatively, if that is not feasible, you could get yourself tested electively.
Hope this helps.
Regards
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