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Breast cancer - hereditary

If cancer runs in your family (such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer or prostate cancer), there may be a hereditary or familial predisposition.

In hereditary predisposition, a change in one of the breast cancer-related genes has been found. We call this a gene mutation. If no gene mutation has been found, but the family tree does fit with hereditary predisposition, then it is referred to as a familial predisposition to breast cancer.

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Clinical Genetics at the NKI

Do you suspect that you have a higher risk of breast cancer due to hereditary or familial predisposition, but has this not yet been examined by a clinical geneticist? Then discuss this with your doctor. The GP can determine whether there is sufficient reason for a referral to the Clinical Genetics department of the Netherlands Cancer Institute.
Read more about Clinical Genetics

Our clinical geneticist can estimate your risk of breast cancer based on your family data, drawing up a family tree and a possible DNA test. Based on this, the clinical geneticist will advise you on periodic check-ups and preventive measures.

Your health insurer will reimburse the costs of genetic testing through the basic package. However, the deductible is used in this case.

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