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Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer





If you are a woman with a family health history of breast or ovarian cancer, you may be more likely to get these cancers yourself. Collecting your family health history and sharing this information with your doctor can help you find out if you’re at higher risk. If so, you can take steps to lower your risk.

• THE BASICS

• BRCA1 AND BRCA2

• FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY

• GENETIC COUNSELING

• GENETIC TESTING

• MEDICAL OPTIONS

• TALKING TO FAMILY

• FAMILY STORIES