What are the preventive measures for women with BRCA1 mutations?
Preventive measures include increased surveillance, chemoprevention, and prophylactic surgeries. Prophylactic mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes) can significantly reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. The decision to undergo these surgeries is highly personal and should be made after thorough consultation with healthcare providers.
