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When my mom was diagnosed with Her 2 ++++ breast cancer I spoke with her breast oncologist about my risk. I was 38 at the time. She said that this type of breast cancer is typically not hereditary, I should begin mammograms yearly then not at the age of forty, and to do monthly exams. I have done all of this but it does make you worry. Anytime a mother or sister has breast cancer it does increase your risk slightly. But 80% of all new cases of breast cancer are in families that do not have increased breast cancer. Hope this helps.
JaneC
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