Genetic testing plays a powerful role in prostate cancer care. It can identify inherited mutations—such as BRCA1 and BRCA2—that may increase cancer risk and guide both treatment decisions and screening for family members. This approach also supports cascade testing, where sons, brothers, and close relatives are offered genetic testing once a mutation is identified, helping families catch cancers earlier. In this short excerpt, Dr. Kristen Scarpato, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Urology and Uro

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33K views · 65 reactions | Women with a family history of breast cancer or who have tested positive for the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene may want to consider their option of preventative mastectomy to reduce their breast cancer risk. Preventative mastectomy may reduce risk factors by about 90%, and in many cases it can be followed by immediate reconstruction. Learn more about this procedure here. | Center for Restorative Breast Surgery | Facebook

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