Does a family history of breast cancer put someone at a higher risk?

Although women who have a family history of breast cancer are in a higher risk group, most women who have breast cancer have no family history. Statistically only 5-10% of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer have a family history of this disease.

However, when there is a family history of breast cancer, genetic testing and counseling may be recommended to determine if you and your family have a breast cancer gene mutation.

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