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Inherited gene mutations - are you at higher risk of breast cancer?

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Mez_BCNA
Community Manager
6 months ago

Approximately 5-10% of breast cancers are hereditary- caused by a gene abnormality that is passed from a parent to their child. 

If one or more of your close family members have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may be concerned about your inherited risk of developing breast cancer. 

If you’re at higher risk, have you looked into your options? 

Learn more about genetics and the risk of breast cancer at 

https://www.bcna.org.au/resource-hub/articles/genetics-and-risk-of-breast-cancer/ 

Have you joined our private group? Head to the link Hereditary Genetic Mutations and Breast Cancer

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