Familial breast cancer: classification, care and managing breast cancer and related risks in people with a family history of breast cancer

Excerpt

This guideline covers care for people with a family history of breast, ovarian or another related (prostate or pancreatic) cancer. It aims to improve the long-term health of these families by describing strategies to reduce the risk of and promote early detection of breast cancer (including genetic testing and mammography). It also includes advice on treatments (tamoxifen, raloxifene) and surgery (mastectomy).

NICE has also produced a guideline on some of the tests and treatments for early and locally advanced breast cancer.

Who is it for?:

1. Healthcare professionals

2. People with a family history of breast, ovarian or a related (prostate or pancreatic) cancer and their carers