Question 1

Purpose of the Screening

Accepted Answer

Identify hereditary risks for breast and ovarian cancers. Provide critical information for family members regarding genetic inheritance. Enable clinicians to develop intensive surveillance or preventive strategies.

Question 2

Who Should Get Tested?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Women in high-risk pregnancy care needing genetic assessment. Patients previously diagnosed with cancer to evaluate secondary risks.

Question 3

Understanding Your Results

Accepted Answer

Positive Result: Indicates a mutation that increases risk, not a cancer diagnosis. Negative Result: Means no known pathogenic mutations were found in these genes. Results should always be discussed with a genetic counselor or specialist.

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