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Learn From the Experience of HBOC Families
Making Informed Decisions: Testing and Management for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Several women share their personal stories about being tested for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome and how that information helped them make important healthcare decisions. A host will guide you through the red flags, risk reduction options, and testing process for HBOC.
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Cathy's Story
My mother died of breast cancer when I was still a teenager, and my sister was diagnosed when we were young adults. I always knew that breast cancer ran in my family and assumed that I was at high risk. Genetic testing identified a mutation in me, as well as many of my family members. The power of that information allowed me to work with my healthcare providers to take steps to manage my cancer risk. I decided to have a preventive mastectomy — which turned out to be surgery for an early stage breast cancer that was identified during my presurgical appointments. Later, I also decided to have my ovaries removed to reduce my risk of ovarian cancer. I feel that genetic testing helped me make these decisions and do everything in my power to fight the high risk of cancer that runs in my family.