How Can BRCA Mutation Carriers Reduce Their Cancer Risk?
Several strategies can help reduce cancer risk for BRCA mutation carriers. Increased surveillance, such as more frequent mammograms or MRIs, can help detect cancer early. Prophylactic surgeries, like mastectomy or oophorectomy, significantly reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Medications like tamoxifen have also been shown to lower the risk of breast cancer in BRCA mutation carriers.