Due to family history, genetics, or other factors.
Breast Cancer Risk Remains High for Women With BRCA Mutations After Age 50 Mar 2, 2023 Women with BRCA mutations continue to have a higher risk of breast cancer after age 50. Read more...
HI, Im new here, I am 55 and really struggling with the menopause. I undergo a yearly mammogram due to BC in the family. My biological mother died of BC at the age of 46, my sister had BC at 50, but is in remission. I have been advised that both cases were not the genetic BC. My Gynecologist in Germany suggested I take a…
This week I had an MRI and the results have me concerned. The impression stated "irregular 1.2 cm mass in the left lower outer posterior depth demonstrating rapid wash in and persistent kinetics" - BiRads 4 I have been recommended for an MRI guided biopsy. My mother and my grandmother as well as two of my grandmother's…
Can we start a thread on ADH (known as atypical ductal hyperplasia)? There may be one already existing, but without a lot of hunting around, it's not easy to locate and may not be recent. I'm 51 and have (had) no risk for BC other than being a female - non smoker, no immediate BC in my family, I'm fit, I exercise, eat…
Hi everyone I’m new here.. happy to find a group that I can discuss my concerns with cause Reddit has some mean girls on there haha. Long story short I’m 35F with family history of breast cancer.25% risk score. My mom passed away from TNBC she was diagnosed at 47. My mom’s aunt as well & my moms grandma POSSIBLY. I did…
my mom's genetic testing for her breast cancer was positive for the Chek 2 gene mutation. We were told this is a rare mutation, but a high risk one. I was tested a week ago and awaiting my results. Anyone out there like us???? Would love to hear how you navigated this or any info you may have.
Just a thought… I was watching today a youtube medical channel (Dr. John Campbell) and saw scientists interviewed coming up with evidence that the Covid boosters were extremely dangerous and the statistics of cancers are off the charts because of the spike protein vac. I myself was diagnosed triple negative 5 months after…
When I have looked online at the forums here and on other websites, I'm frequently seeing people who mention being high risk because they have a lifetime calculated risk somewhere between 20% and 45%. I'm not seeing anyone mentioning a risk higher than that. I have a Tyrer-Cuzick model 73.2% calculated lifetime risk. I…
So my story has been long and drawn out and I just dont know what to think or do. 2 years ago, found a lump. Dx mammo/us determine "mildly irregular anechoic cyst". Lump never leaves. No follow up other than annual well womens visit. 7 months ago, nipple discharge near lump. Go see OBGYN and he blows it off as hormonal and…
Hi I'm Dani and I'm new here. I've never posted on a forum before so I guess this really feels like a last resort for me. I've had obsessive thoughts about getting breast cancer ever since I learnt of my alarming family history 5 years ago. I am currently 25 and after being in and out of therapy over this I don't want it…
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