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CANCER

GENETIC CANCER RISK

Female Breast

High Risk 

Gastric

High Risk

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CANCER TYPE

AGE RANGE

CANCER RISK

RISK FOR GENERAL POPULATION

Gastric (male)

To age 80

67%-70%

0.6%

Gastric (female)

To age 80

56%-83%

0.6%

Female Breast

To age 50

10%

2.0%

To age 80

39%-52%

10.6%

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CANCER TYPE

PROCEDURE

AGE TO BEGIN

FREQUENCY

Gastric

Gastrectomy, after baseline endoscopy

18 to 40 years

NA

Surveillance with endoscopies including targeted and random biopsies is recommended for patients delaying or declining gastrectomy, and may be appropriate for those with no family history of diffuse gastric cancer

Individualized

Every 6 to 12 months

Consider testing and treating for Helicobacter pylori infection if present.

Individualized

NA

Female Breast

Breast awareness - Women should be familiar with their breasts and promptly report changes to their healthcare provider. Periodic, consistent breast self-examination (BSE) may facilitate breast awareness.

18 years

NA

Clinical breast examination

25 years

Annually

Annual mammogram with consideration of tomosynthesis

30 to 40 years

Annually

Consider breast MRI with contrast

30 years

Annually

Consider risk-reducing mastectomy.

Between 30 and 60 years

NA

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