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High Risk Mutation (ie. BRCA, ATM, RAD51D)

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 23, 2023 | Replies (26)
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@beku

Hi Jane,
I have BRCA2 mutation and got breast cancer at age 66. I’ve since had a bilateral mastectomy. I found a lot of helpful information at force.org. Facing our risk of Cancer Empowered. Maybe you could find more information there to help with your decision. My daughter also has the BRCA2 gene and decided to have the BSO and a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with immediate implants.
Whatever your decision, whether to continue monitoring or have the surgery, I hope you find peace of mind.

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Jane | @janeullmann1 | Aug 23, 2023

Thank you for your response. It does help to know that there ARE women out there who have the mutation and who didn't develop cancer until they were older. I can look at this and say my risk of breast cancer is ONLY 30%, but then realize that that's two to three times higher than the "average" risk, and that number doesn't take into account family history. I am active on the FORCE resource group, and have attended some of their Zoom meetings. Thank you for the recommendation though! And thank you for your support. I hope you and your daughter are both doing well!

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