my maternal aunt has breast cancer?
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If one or more of these relatives has had breast or ovarian cancer, your own risk is significantly increased. If a grandmother, aunt or cousin has been diagnosed with the disease, however, your personal risk is usually not significantly changed, unless many of these "secondary" relatives have had the disease.
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Some general symptoms that breast cancer may have spread include: Feeling constantly tired. Constant nausea (feeling sick) Unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite.
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Not all Stage 4 cancers are terminal (which means death is imminent - usually within 6 months) but your wife needs to be realistic as well as positive. Whatever you do, don't make promises you have no control over - this could backfire horribly especially given the sites you mention to which the cancer has spread.
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BRCA mutations can be a family matter If 1 parent has a BRCA mutation, all of his or her children have a 50% chance of inheriting that mutation. Even if a child inherits only 1 mutated BRCA gene, that person's risk of developing cancer increases.
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It is associated with an increased risk for acral lentiginous melanomas and mucosal melanomas. Melanoma has also been reported in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer families, specifically those with BRCA2 mutations,9 Cowden syndrome,10 and Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
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For breast cancer patients, the average lifetime risk of developing a new breast cancer in the opposite breast is low, ranging from 4 to 8%, and is even lower in patients who receive chemotherapy or hormone therapy as part of their treatment.
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With most breast cancers, each division takes one to two months, so by the time you can feel a cancerous lump, the cancer has been in your body for two to five years.
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Bilateral synchronous breast cancer is an uncommon finding in women presenting with multiple breast lumps. It is reported to account for approximately 1% to 2% of women with breast cancer whereas metachronous breast tumours account for 5% to 6% of cancer cases [5]. The cancer can be invasive or noninvasive [1].
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About 20 to 25 percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer have a hereditary tendency to develop the disease. The most significant risk factor for ovarian cancer is an inherited genetic mutation in one of two genes: breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) or breast cancer gene 2 (BRCA2).
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['If the breast or chest wall is affected, symptoms may include pain, nipple discharge, or a lump or thickening in the breast or underarm.', 'If the cancer has spread to bones, symptoms may include pain, fractures or decreased alertness due to high calcium levels.']
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Thank you, I'm glad that i'm doing the right thing. I think the main concern I have is the fact I'm unsure how to help with the loss of control she'll be facing. I think I do know that there's not much more I can do right now than be there for her, and the rest of the family. Thanks again for your help and advice.
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The risk for breast cancer increases with age; most breast cancers are diagnosed after age 50. Genetic mutations. Inherited changes (mutations) to certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2. Women who have inherited these genetic changes are at higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
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I am so sorry that you have to go through this. I know mastectomy can be very difficult. I'm here to support you.
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Metastatic breast cancer symptoms If the breast or chest wall is affected, symptoms may include pain, nipple discharge, or a lump or thickening in the breast or underarm. If the bones are affected, symptoms may include pain, fractures, constipation or decreased alertness due to high calcium levels.
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It's not common, but a red spot on the breast can sometimes be a sign of breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is rare, making up about 2 to 4 percent of breast cancer cases. A small red spot that looks very much like an insect bite or rash can be an early sign of IBC.
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You'll be fine! Instead say: I'm so sorry to hear that. What a shock for you. I know that there have been a lot of improvements in breast cancer treatments. (Try to stay away from the word 'progress' because it is used in such a confusing way in cancer services – disease 'progressing,' for example.)
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Mutated BRCA genes can be inherited from mother, father, or both parents. Women with a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene have a higher risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.