What to Do If You Have a Positive Genetic Test

Genetic Testing can tell us a lot about our risk for breast cancer. A positive genetic test means that a patient carries a genetic mutation such as BRCA1 or BRCA2. These positive test results puts patients at a higher risk for developing breast cancer. According to Invitae's Raluca Kurz, the next steps after receiving your positive genetic test results should include chemoprevention, surveillance, as well as surgical prevention. Find out more about what you need to do after receiving positive test results in the video above. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EXPERT INFORMATION AND BREAKING BREAST CANCER NEWS    / drjayharness   VISIT BREASTCANCERANSWERS.com FOR THE LATEST IN BREAKING BREAST CANCER NEWS http://www.breastcanceranswers.com/news SUBMIT A QUESTION http://www.breastcanceranswers.com/ DOWNLOAD DR. HARNESS' 15 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR http://www.breastcanceranswers.com/ CONNECT WITH US! Google+: http://bit.ly/16nhEnr Facebook:   / breastcanceranswers   Twitter:   / breastcancerdr