Hereditary Breast Cancer Scholarly Journal
Breast
cancer Roughly 5 to 10 percent of breast
cancer cases are considered hereditary, meaningthat they result directly from
gene changes (mutations) passed on from a parent. BRCA1 and BRCA2: Hereditary breast
cancer is most commonly caused by an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene.Although breast
cancer is more common in women than in men, the mutated
gene can be inherited from either the mother or the father.Use of
chemotherapy agents: Some research studies show that women with BRCA1
mutations tend to develop more aggressive breast cancers than those in women who develop sporadic breast cancer.If you or one Breast
cancer has been diagnosed among your close relatives, and you may have concerns Whether the breast
cancer is in the family (sometimes referred to as inherited breast cancer). Some breast cancers, however, are not inherited and do not raise the risk of life for others family members.Early signs of breast
cancer include: ... nipple discharge from one breast that is clear, red, brown, or yellow. unexplained redness, swelling, skin irritation, itchiness, or rash on the breast. swelling or a lump around the collarbone or under the arm.Place your left hand on your hip and reach with your right hand to feel in the left armpit
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