Breast cancer risk: Do you know if you could be affected?

Breast cancer risk: Do you know if you could be affected?

breast cancer affects one of eight women in Austria, a shocking fact that is reinforced by the fate of actress Shannen Doherty, who succumbed to her fight against this insidious illness. Christina "Mausi" Lugner is also currently fighting with the consequences of her diagnosis and is in the hospital to clarify her illness, as the Krone . Genetic changes play a special role in the development of breast cancer, especially in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, with about ten percent of the patients affected. These mutations significantly increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

The genetic risk

Many affected people do not know that these genetic risks affect not only women but also men. Men that are beams of BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations have a lower risk of breast cancer, but develop prostate and pancreatic cancer more often. It is all the more important to obtain medical advice in good time and, if necessary, have a genetic test carried out in order to recognize possible diseases at an early stage and act preventively. Information on diagnostic and therapy options is also provided in the IKK Classic to offer those affected to find the right therapy.

Prevention and early discovery are crucial to improve the treatment results. Enlightenment about genetic risk factors can help to better inform those affected about their health and to encourage them to take proactive steps for prevention.