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I want to know breast cancer is transferable from mother to her dought ?? My mother in law expired in age of 35 reason is breast cancer so I want to know my wife is safe or need any extra precautions??
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Heriditary breast cancer accounts for 5-10% of cases.
Having first degree relative(mother /sister) with breast cancer is a risk factor.
This needs Genetic counselling.
Need to see a doctor to know more
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
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Hereditary cancers are seen in only 10 percent of cases..
But get your wife screened ..meet a oncologist for screening
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