Living with Familial cancer of breast
An inherited form of breast cancer linked to gene changes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, often starting earlier in life.
Understanding Familial cancer of breast
GARD notes that tumors in people with BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene changes differ from each other and from breast cancers without a known inherited cause. It is seen in adults and older adults.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include cancer specialists, genetic specialists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists and women’s reproductive health specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Cancer specialists (oncologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists); Maternal-fetal medicine specialists (pregnancy-related); Women’s reproductive health specialists (obstetricians / gynecologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with American Cancer Society and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Changes in genes cause this condition, including BRCA1 and BRCA2. It is autosomal dominant, which means a change in one copy of the gene can cause it.
Also known as: breast cancer susceptibility, autosomal dominant, somatic mutation; breast cancer, early-onset, susceptibility to, autosomal dominant, somatic mutation; breast cancer, familial; breast cancer, invasive ductal, autosomal dominant, somatic mutation; breast cancer, lobular, somatic; breast cancer, male, susceptibility to, autosomal dominant, somatic mutation
Patient organizations
- American Cancer SocietyFamilial cancer of breast · United States
- Breast FriendsFamilial cancer of breast · United States
- CancerCareFamilial cancer of breast · United States
- SHARE: Cancer SupportFamilial cancer of breast · United States
- Susan G. KomenFamilial cancer of breast · United States
- Young Survival CoalitionFamilial cancer of breast · United States
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