Management of BRCA1 Mutation Carrier with Breast Cancer

Abstract

Management ofBRCA1Mutation Carrier with Breast CancerBRCA1gene mutation carriers face high lifetime risk of breast cancer therefore specific diagnostic features should be considered and individualized treatment strategies should be applied. ForBRCA1mutation carriers with already developed breast cancer, extensive surgery - bilateral mastectomy - could be indicated due to the cancer risk in the contralateral breast.