Breast Cancer Genetics

Consider visiting a genetic counselor to ask about an inherited risk of breast or ovarian cancer if any of the following apply to you: • You have a family history, meaning: • You have more than one close relative on the same side of the family with breast, prostate, pancreatic or colon cancer, or one close relative with ovarian cancer • A genetic mutation has been identified in your family • You have been diagnosed with breast cancer and: • You are under 50 years old • You have an aggressive type of cancer called triple negative breast cancer that was diagnosed when you were younger than 60 years old • You have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer at any age • You are of Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jewish background with a personal or family history of breast cancer • You are a man who has been diagnosed with breast cancer or have a close relative with male breast cancer