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Family history key to breast cancer screening approach, expert says

A family medicine consultant says family history of breast cancer determines both the screening age group and the most suitable examination method.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
Doctor discusses breast cancer screening on TV

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Family medicine consultant Dr. Hajar Al-Sam'a has said that a family history of breast cancer changes the target age group for screening and determines the appropriate screening method.

Speaking in an interview with Al Ekhbariya TV, she explained that a family history involves the presence of breast or ovarian cancer in first-degree relatives, such as a mother, sister, or daughter, and that the screening approach for this group differs from others.

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