If you have a history of breast cancer and a mutation in the CHEK2...

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If you have a history of breast cancer and a mutation in an inherited breast cancer gene (i.e., BRCA1/2, PALB2, ATM, or CHEK2), you may be eligible to contribute to tumor genomics studies that are being conducted through the Inherited Cancer Registry (ICARE). Through this effort, we are researching: - breast cancer characteristics - factors associated with outcomes, including treatments - studying genomics of the tumors to better understand pathways to tumor development, which can hopefully lead

Having a strong family history of breast cancer doesn’t mean you’re destined to get it — but it does mean you need a different plan than “wait until 40 and get a mammogram every year.” Here’s exactly what I would do as an oncology provider if it was me: ⸻ 1. I’d map out my actual risk — not guess. • Which relatives had breast cancer • What age they were diagnosed • Any ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancers in the family Family history before 50 or in multiple close relatives changes everythin