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Only a small percentage of cancers involve inherited mutations that are passed from generation to generation. The majority of cancers can be attributed to acquired mutations. “Acquired” means that the mutations occur only in the tissue that is affected by cancer and that the changes are not present in all cells of the body. Acquired mutations are not inherited and are not passed down to our children.
Listed below are several genetic syndromes associated with an increased risk for breast cancer that require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional.
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Filed Under: Breast Cancer, Cancer
View More “Living with Breast Cancer” Articles (29)
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- Coping with Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer: Are You at Risk?
- Exercising After Breast Cancer: Moving Toward Health
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- After Breast Cancer, Challenges Remain
- Am I At Risk for Breast Cancer?
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- Breast Cancer and Understanding Genetic Testing
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- Breast Health: Three-Step Plan for Preventive Care
- Can I Get Checked for Breast Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
- Coping with Breast Cancer
- CyberSisters
- Exercising After Breast Cancer: Moving Toward Health
- Frequently Asked Questions: Mammograms
- Genetics of Breast Cancer
- Getting the Most From Your Mammogram
- Good News In Breast-Cancer Detection, Care
- In the journals: Weight Lifting Eases Lymphedema Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors
- MRIs for Breast Cancer Screening--Who Needs Them?
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- Solving the Breast Cancer Puzzle
- Stay Healthy After Breast Cancer
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- The Soy and Breast Cancer Controversy: Cause for Concern?
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- What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
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