BRCA2 but no family history of breast cancer
So my Mum had peritoneal cancer and found out she had the BRCA2 alteration. That's how I have just found out that I have inherited it through genetic testing.
We have no history of breast cancer in the family as far as we know, however the Dr's told my mum that they could see that her cancer had developed from her ovaries when they did her hysterectomy.
Ive done some research on the genetic mutations and seen the statistics, but I am unsure about what to do next. I can have a mastectomy or screening and they recommend I have my ovaries and fallopian tubes removed. I am 41 and have had all my children.
After seeing what happened to my mum during her chemo, I certainly want to try and prevent that happening to me, but I am unsure about whether to have surgery or not.
Is anyone in a similar situation that can offer any advice?
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Screening is a life saver. I had breast in 2015 lumpectomy then in 2022 found out brca and did all the screening and surgery, found out i had early stage stomach cancer after doing the pancreatic screening and endoscopic ultrasound and abdominal MRI. It saved my life. I ment a lady in my stomach cancer group who is brca2 and never had ovarian or breast. Sadly they found her stomach cancer spread when they did the preventative hysterectomy.
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BRCA genes, while most often inherited, can arise spontaneously so this is less common but not unheard of. As to your next steps, I have no advice as everyone views the situation and its risks differently. Take care
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