We need some MDs on this thread. My understanding is the BRAC1 gene is specific as an indicator of high risk for breast cancer, not other types of cancer. If that is accurate, a double mastectomy does eliminate the risk.
Thanks. Just curious.
MomMD can you perhaps lend some insight on this thread?
Not sure what the latest research is. The intent may be to remove all estrogen production as some breast cancers are definitely estrogen sensitive. But that is only a guess
“My understanding is the BRAC1 gene is specific as an indicator of high risk for breast cancer, not other types of cancer.”
I believe that is true; that gene is breast specific. I was diagnosed a year ago and did tons of research on the subject prior to the mastectomy.