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    Is Breast Cancer genetic in nature? – Dr. Kanchan Kaur , Medanta – The Medicity

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    This video discusses the following:

    1. whether or not Breast Cancer is genetic in nature and has anything to do with the family history.
    2. Is there a need to get genetic tests for Breast Cancer or Ovarian Cancer to be done?
    3. Does a family history of breast cancer put a person at risk of having Breast Cancer?

    Dr. Kanchan Kaur of Medanta Hospital says that ONLY 10% – 15% women who have breast cancer have anything to do with family history of a family member having Breast Cancer of Ovarian Cancer.

    Dr. Kanchan Kaur -MBBS, MS, MRCS, Fellow – Oncoplastic Breast Specialist (UK),  is the Oncoplastic Surgeon at Medanta – The Medicity located at Gurgaon, Delhi NCR. Dr. Kanchan Kaur also volunteers for the Indian Cancer Society and is actively involved in creating awareness for breast cancer in India. 

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