EBRO 2017
Main features of the management of women carrying a
BRCA1 or BRCA2 germline mutation
Annual breast screening with mammography, ultrasonography, and MRI, beginning at age 30
Prophylactic surgery •
oophorectomy recommended between at age 40 when BRCA1 mutation and delayed if BRCA2 mutation • mastectomy is an option which must be discussed at 30 yrs or latter (but not too late)
Medical prevention (still in clinical trials) •
Anti-estrogenes such as aromatase inhibitors after menopauses
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