preventive medication for breast cancer history
Is there a medication used to prevent breast cancer if it runs highly in my family my grandmother died 10 years ago,from it. Also my aunt (mom's sister had it, and beat it,another aunt had benine cysts, also my mother had one removed with no cancer in sight.I'm 41 now and going for mamogram and ultra sound soon
Sharon, there's no medication that can prevent breast cancer. I'd suggest you talk to your PCP (primary doctor) about how to be alert to changes in your breasts; what would be worrisome, what not. You might also ask about genetic testing, which would give you a better idea if it truly does run in your family, or if it's just chance... Good luck - PJH
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Hi Sharon,
Unfortunately, there is no medication you can take to prevent breast cancer. It does sound like you are doing the right things to monitor yourself (mammogram and ultrasound), though. Talk to your doctor about your fears. If you do go for genetic testing and find that you have the breast cancer gene (which may or may not based on the case based on your history as you describe it) then your doctor can discuss other options with you. Some women do opt for drastic measures (such as a prophylactic mastectomy) but you are a long way from having to make those kinds of decisions.
Laurie
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