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Wednesday, October 01, 2008 kim cullen asks

Q: is my risk increased?I have regular screening yearly.

kim again, as my sister died of breast cancer i have heard that i am more likey to get it,so does that raise the 1 in 50 at 50(my next age) to higher risk?

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10/ 1/08 5:36pm

Yes, Kim, it probably does. You need to be sure to get yearly mammograms, and report any breast changes to your doctor. - PJH

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