Risk of breast cancer when grandmother had mastectomy?

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02-17-2008, 10:18 AM

bunnygurl

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Risk of breast cancer when grandmother had mastectomy?

I just learnt my 90 yr old grandmother battled breast cancer..i think in the 1980's. then 12 yrs ago she had a partial mastectomy as it came back. She is alive and well. I am in my early 30's. what are my risk of developing it as well? any links with statistical info would be great. Thanks.

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