MEDICAL
BREAST
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Air droplets
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Genetic
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Saliva
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -BRCA1 and BRCA2: The most common cause of hereditary breast cancer is an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. In normal cells, these genes help make proteins that repair damaged DNA. Mutated versions of these genes can lead to abnormal cell growth, which can lead to cancer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Everyone has two copies of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, one copy inherited from their mother and one from their father. Even if a person inherits a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation from one parent, they still have the normal copy of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene from the other parent.
Detailed explanation-3: -You’re at a higher risk if you have family members with a mutation, especially BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Individuals with hereditary risk for breast cancer may have up to an 85% lifetime breast cancer risk. History of abnormal breast biopsy. Atypical cells put you at a higher risk.
Detailed explanation-4: -Not being physically active. Women who are not physically active have a higher risk of getting breast cancer. Being overweight or having obesity after menopause. Taking hormones. Reproductive history. Drinking alcohol.