For individuals with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations, there are several strategies to manage cancer risk:
Enhanced surveillance: Regular screening such as mammograms and MRI scans to detect cancer early. Prophylactic surgery: Preventive removal of breasts (mastectomy) or ovaries and fallopian tubes (salpingo-oophorectomy) to reduce cancer risk. Chemoprevention: Medications like tamoxifen or raloxifene that can lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
