results mean. The results don’t mean you have cancer but your risk is increased and your options for managing cancer risk will be discussed. Options include enhanced cancer screening, prophylactic surgery, and chemoprevention
The most important thing is to get regular check-ups and follow recommended screening for breast cancer which includes mammograms and inform your physician of any changes in your family history.
Keisha Davis M.D. is a triple board-certified pathologist with the American Board of Pathology. As an unconventional pathologist, Dr. Davis has set herself as an outgoing diagnostician who wants both patients and clinicians to understand more about the practice of pathology and how diseases are diagnosed. She founded AskPath, LLCtodo just that. In her free time, Dr. Davis teaches West African dance and group fitness and enjoys spending time with her family.
References
Breast Cancer. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352470. Oct. 2019.
BRCA Mutations. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics/brca-fact-sheet