For women with BRCA2 mutations, several preventive strategies can be considered:
Surveillance: Enhanced screening protocols, including regular mammograms, MRI scans, and pelvic exams, can help in early detection of cancers. Prophylactic Surgery: This includes risk-reducing mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes), which significantly decrease the risk of breast and ovarian cancer respectively. Chemoprevention: Medications such as tamoxifen and raloxifene may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
