Why know my family's medical history if I'm getting tested for BRCA?

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  1.  Shelly Weiss
     
    Shelly Weiss of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    Family history helps to guide your physician team and genetics specialist as to what genes to consider testing for. Although BRCA1 and BRCA2 are most common, other genetic causes may be investigated depending on the pattern and additional types of cancer in the family.
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    Family history helps to guide your physician team and genetics specialist as to what genes to consider testing for. Although BRCA1 and BRCA2 are most common, other genetic causes may be investigated depending on the pattern and additional... More