Which Family History Most Strongly Suggests a Risk of Inherited

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which family history most strongly suggests a risk of inherited breast cancer due to BRCA1 mutations?

• A) many female relatives who were diagnosed with breast cancer in their 70s
• B) many relatives with skin cancer
• C) many relatives diagnosed with skin cancer at an early age
• D) many female relatives diagnosed with breast cancer at an early age
• E) many female relatives with both early breast cancer and ovarian cancer

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