Hereditary Cancer
Everyone has genes that help to protect us against cancer. If one of these genes is not working properly, there is an increased risk of developing cancer. A non-working gene can be passed down in families.
Hereditary Cancer
Suppose you do not have the Familial RAD51C pathogenic variant. In that case, it is reassuring to know that you may not be at an increased risk of developing cancer, and your risks are similar to the general population. If you do have the familial RAD51C pathogenic...
Hereditary Cancer
Hamilton Health Sciences genetic testing labs indicate that the general population of women has a 12% or 1-8 women chance of sustaining breast cancer before they are 80 years old. A woman who has tested positive for RAD51C gene mutation jumps to a 17-30% chance of...
Hereditary Cancer
Hamilton Health Sciences genetics team offers the following suggestions for women who have tested positive for RAD51C: Consideration of risk-reducing mastectomy Recommendation of risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes) Consider...
Hereditary Cancer
Preventative removal of the ovaries and the fallopian tubes may reduce the chances of ovarian cancer by 90%, and if done before menopause, can reduce the risk of breast cancer as well. Mastectomy can reduce the risk of breast cancer by 90%. Hormone blocking or chemo...
Hereditary Cancer
Your family physician and/or the genetic counsellor will refer you to an OBGYN who specializes in surgical preventative removal of breasts and/or ovaries and fallopian tubes. It is solely your choice as to whether you pursue surgery, hormone therapy, chemo or...
