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breast cancer risk
Hello again. I just have a little follow up question after my last posting. I had mentioned that I have had 2 breast biopsies (same side) over the past several years. First I had a fibroadenoma with sclerosing adenosis than more recently an intraductal papilloma removed. All these things were benign with no hyperplasia. Your answer last time mentioned the " gail model" as a risk indicator. I am a 39yo WF. I have had 2 childern which I breast fed.(uncomplicated deliveries). I started my period at age 13. Just recently my Dads sister was diagnosed with breast cancer(age about 67). Other then that, I don't know of any other family history of breast cancer. Rumor is that my great-grandmother died of ovarian cancer at age 35.not sure about that however.Is that enough info to be able to come up with my risk of getting breast cancer based on the "gail model"? Appreciate any information.
Hi,
The Gail Model, although a perfectly fine risk tool for the general population misses hereditary cancer risk that is passed down from the father's side of the family. If you are interested in general information on hereditary cancer you can view information on the website of the organization FORCE which addresses hereditary cancer risk. The brochure on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer addresses some of the "red flags" for a hereditary syndrome. You can view it at:
http://www.facingourrisk.org/publications/brochure604.pdf
If your great-grandmother who had ovarian cancer was also on your father's side of the family, that could be significant. The Gail Model doesn't look at ovarian cancer, second or third degree relatives or certain ancestries which could be linked with hereditary risk. The best way to get the most accurate risk assessment would be to see a specialist known as a genetic counselor. You can find a genetic counselor through the national society of genetic counselors at:
http://www.nsgc.org
Hope this helps.
Warm regards,
Sue
The Gail Model, although a perfectly fine risk tool for the general population misses hereditary cancer risk that is passed down from the father's side of the family. If you are interested in general information on hereditary cancer you can view information on the website of the organization FORCE which addresses hereditary cancer risk. The brochure on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer addresses some of the "red flags" for a hereditary syndrome. You can view it at:
http://www.facingourrisk.org/publications/brochure604.pdf
If your great-grandmother who had ovarian cancer was also on your father's side of the family, that could be significant. The Gail Model doesn't look at ovarian cancer, second or third degree relatives or certain ancestries which could be linked with hereditary risk. The best way to get the most accurate risk assessment would be to see a specialist known as a genetic counselor. You can find a genetic counselor through the national society of genetic counselors at:
http://www.nsgc.org
Hope this helps.
Warm regards,
Sue
Dear momto2: You can click on this link and determine your risk using the gail model. This is from the National Institute of Health website. http://bcra.nci.nih.gov/brc/q1.htm
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