Hereditary Breast-Ovarian Cancer Syndromes (HBOC) are certain gene associated group that create higher than normal risk of occurrence and probability of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and other cancers in heritably related families (meaning one individual with more than one cancer, or several members with one or the other disease). This means that HBOC has an autosomal dominant presentation. The onset of this syndrome is mostly in adult age. This category incorporates around 90% of all genetic cancers. Both men and women are at the same risk of getting affected by cancers due to HBOC. In men, HBOC poses a high risk of male breast cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and melanoma.
Causes of HBOC:
Diagnosis:
Genetic testing or gene mapping is commonly used to detect HBOC.
Prevention:
Screening is the best way for at-risk populations to achieve early diagnosis leading to a 100% cure.
I hope the above write-up must have added to your knowledge base about HBOC. Stay aware, keep reading.
Dr. Satinder Kaur, Senior Consultant – Gynaecology – Oncology, Oncology | Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Delhi
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