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Predisposition to Breast Cancer

Predisposition to Breast Cancer. By: Madison Hurst and Sejal Mahajan. Cause. 5%-10% cases hereditary C aused by mutations on chromosomes 13/17 ( genes BRCA1 and BRCA2). Symptoms . A lump in the breast Skin irritation Breast Pain Swelling of the breast . Treatments.

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Predisposition to Breast Cancer

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  1. PredispositiontoBreast Cancer By: Madison Hurst and Sejal Mahajan

  2. Cause • 5%-10% cases hereditary • Caused by mutations on chromosomes 13/17 ( genes BRCA1 and BRCA2)

  3. Symptoms • A lump in the breast • Skin irritation • Breast Pain • Swelling of the breast

  4. Treatments • Surgery to remove a tumor or the whole breast • Chemotherapy • Hormone therapy

  5. Race/Ethnicity • African-Americans more likely to die • Ashkenazi Jews 10 times more mutations ongenes

  6. Get Tested? • Yes: • Will not be denied/lose health insurance • Reduces side effects • No: • Costly

  7. Effects • Children: 50% likely to inherit gene mutations • Positive/negative results guaranty you getting it

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