Predisposition to Breast Cancer

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Predisposition to Breast Cancer

• By Jonathan Tseng
• Stephanie Chien

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Causes

• Mutation of BRCA genes

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Symptoms

• How the breast/nipple feels
• How the breast/nipple looks
• Nipple discharge (fluid)

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Treatment

• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Hormonal Therapy
• Targeted Therapies

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Group most likely to have it

• Women

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Considerations for Genetic Testing

• Pros
• Chemoprevention
• Prophylactic surgery
• Cons
• Medical record
• Insurance

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Considerations for Artificial Insemination

• Pros
• Healthy sperm
• Cons
• Expensive

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• The End