A 40-year-old woman with a known BRCA2 mutation asks the GP about breast cancer screening. She has not had risk-reducing surgery. According to NICE CG...

Question

A 40-year-old woman with a known BRCA2 mutation asks the GP about breast cancer screening. She has not had risk-reducing surgery. According to NICE CG164, what enhanced breast surveillance is recommended for BRCA carriers?

Accepted Answer

Annual MRI breast screening from age 30 (or earlier depending on age of family diagnosis) in addition to mammography

Answer

Annual mammography from age 50 only

Answer

Monthly breast self-examination only

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Bilateral mammography every 3 years from age 40

Answer

No enhanced screening is available - only risk-reducing surgery

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): BRCA Enhanced Breast Surveillance

A 40-year-old woman with a known BRCA2 mutation asks the GP about breast cancer screening. She has not had risk-reducing surgery. According to NICE CG164, what enhanced breast surveillance is recommended for BRCA carriers?