FAQ by women being treated for high risk breast cancer
Drs. Arpana Naik and Reid Mueller answer questions they frequently hear treating women with high risk of breast cancer. For more information, contact the OHSU Breast Cancer Prevention Program at 503 494-4800.
Questions for Dr. Arpana Naik
- Is breast cancer inherited?
- What are my odds of having the gene mutation and how can I find out if I have it?
- What are my odds of getting cancer if I have the gene mutation?
- What are my options if I have the gene mutation?
- Are there physical side effects to having a prophylactic mastectomy?
- Are there psychological side effects to having a prophylactic mastectomy?
- After a prophylactic mastectomy how do I continue to monitor for breast cancer?
- Will I learn anything about my health from my prophylactic mastectomy?
- Does having the BRCA gene mutation affect my health in any other way?
- Can men inherit the gene mutation?
