Be Very Aware During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

"As you may know, October is "Breast Cancer Awareness Month." Women who test positive for mutations in BRCA1 genes have up to an 87% chance of developing breast cancer, and a 44% chance of developing ovarian cancer by the age of 70.

"As with other genetic mutation diseases..., when there is a test for the mutation, do you want to know your fate? Many vote "no," and I find that amazing. I understand the fear that goes along with realizing you are at significantly higher risk or actually have a potentially devastating disease, but knowledge is power, and prophylaxis and treatment lower your risk of having the worst come to bear."