We caught it with enough time that I had options.
I want the same for any woman who might have to face this one day, Munn said.
Ask your doctor to calculate your Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score.
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What Is the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool?
What Is the Average Age of Onset for Breast Cancer?
The average age of diagnosis of breast cancer is 62, according to theAmerican Cancer Society.
Who Can Use the Tool?
The Gail Model is designed for clinical use while the Tyrer-Cuzick model is not.
Oncologists, OB-GYNs, and primary care physicians are all qualified to assist with these risk assessment tools.
How Accurate Are the Risk Assessments?
Otis added that with any statistic, the risk assessment does not give any one individual guarantee.
However, Mouabbi said this statement is a generalization and may not apply to everyone.
What Other Breast Cancer Screening Methods Are Available?
In clinical practice, we do not use that test; we use more comprehensive tests, he said.
However, experts advise taking the assessment with a physician to ensure accurate interpretation of your results and score.
This allows you to take necessary steps, such as additional screening and preventative interventions if needed.
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