At What Age Should You Be Tested for the BRCA Gene?

CONTACT US
---------------------
📍 Bedford Breast Center
436 N. Bedford Dr, Suite 105
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
📱 310.278.8590

SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW
------------------------------------

LEARN MORE
----------------------
From Prevention to Detection to Treatment, Bedford Breast Center is LA's leading breast care clinic providing services such as mammography, breast ultrasounds, genetic testing, biopsies, mastectomy, lumpectomy, non-surgical lump removal, and breast reconstruction. Founded by women for women, the practice is led by the surgical team of Dr. Lisa Cassileth, Dr. Heather Richardson, Dr. Leslie Memsic, Dr. Kelly Killeen, and Dr. Elise Min.

#brca #genetictesting #genetest #breastcancerscreening #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerprevention #womenshealth #womenshealthcare #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #ytshorts #youtubeshorts #ytshort #bedfordbreastcenter #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine

[idk-anymoreah]

i was tested at like 11-13 years old because my mom died from it

[BRCAresponder]

Hi Dora, I appreciate your short. However, it's a more nuanced answer than your "earlier than better, probably around" recommendation. According to the Basser Center for BRCA, for women, it's closer to the age that a BRCA mutation would change their medical management, which is 25 years of age for women and mid-30's to early 40's for men. There are also psychological implications. Certified genetic counselors are the most qualified individuals to assess individual cancer risk. Thank you for rethinking your stance, Amy, BRCA Responder

[nelliel.]

My grandma died from breast cancer and I don’t know if I should be tested for brca genes.Im worried and scared 🥺