tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318756985870843725.post1890653837194756997..comments2024-03-21T03:36:00.644-04:00Comments on Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog: Fear of cancerCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14607559482363983911noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318756985870843725.post-60703925129368949422013-10-25T19:17:44.624-04:002013-10-25T19:17:44.624-04:00Thanks for your discussion of BRCA mutations, as p...Thanks for your discussion of BRCA mutations, as part of the issue of cancer risk and fear. I am BRCA+ as is my mother. As far as when to think about being tested, nowadays any single case of ovarian cancer (at any age) is sufficient to make that person a candidate for genetic testing. Genetic counselors are great at helping to figure out who in a family should (or shouldn't) be tested.<br /><br />And thanks for the recognition that not all folks with a BRCA mutation must have a prophylactic mastectomy -- enhanced surveillance (mammogram and MRI, each yearly) and possible chemoprevention like Tamoxifen are medically approved options as well, chosen by many women.Lindahttp://elevatedrisk.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com