When You Tell Your Kids About Your BRCA1 or BRCA2 Test Result
Although BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing clearly plays a very important role in both assessing and positively impacting breast and ovarian cancer risk in adults, it is not recommended in children. This is in large part because any risk reduction approaches and/or screening are generally recommended to start in women at 25 years of age and also out of respect for the child’s autonomy and ability...
Read MoreNew Research on Psychological Impact of Recall for More Imaging After a Breast MRI
The addition of breast MRI to mammograms is a key part of breast cancer screening and surveillance in women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. The increased sensitivity to detect cancers that may not be detectable by mammograms has a downside though: more false positives. On balance, for women with BRCA1/2 mutations, the benefits of breast MRI seem to outweigh the risks, but false positives can be an...
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