From: Selected aspects of genetic counselling for BRCA1 mutation carriers
Preventive activity | BRCA1+ (n = 63) | BRCA1- | |
---|---|---|---|
 |  | Family history+1 (n = 43) | Family history-(n = 99) |
A. Prevention of breast cancer | Â | Â | Â |
Mammography2 | 71% | 62% | 54% |
Self-examination (mean/year) | 13.4 | 11.6 | 7.5 |
Palpation by physician | 68% | 58% | 50% |
Preventive mastectomy | 5% | 0% | 0% |
B. Prevention of ovarian cancer | Â | Â | Â |
Ovarian ultrasound | 67% | 60% | 39% |
CA-125 | 56% | 21% | 9% |
Preventive oophorectomy3 | 23% | 2% | 4% |