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Should I Get Genetic Testing For Breast Cancer? Should I Get Genetic Testing For Breast Cancer?
Should I Get Genetic Testing For Breast Cancer? Dear Doctor, My mom and grandmother both had breast cancer. I’m assuming it’s genetic, but I’ve never gotten the test to confirm. Should I get tested—and how can I reduce the risk of getting it myself? Sincerely, “Concerned and Curious” Dear Concerned: I understand why you’re worried. Anywhere from about 5% to 10% of all breast cancer cases are hereditary—meaning they’re caused by a gene mutation passed on from a parent. The most common of these are mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, which cause about half of all hereditary cases. If there is a family history of breast cancer at an …

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Chase To Close Bank In Mount Pleasant Chase To Close Bank In Mount Pleasant
Chase To Close Bank In Mount Pleasant Chase Bank has informed its customers that it has decided to close one of its banking and ATM branches in Westchester. The location affected is at 10 Marble Ave. in Thornwood, and the closure is scheduled for later this year. In a letter to customers, Kenneth Fitzpatrick, Chase's market director/banking, wrote, "Your relationship is important to us, so we invite you to visit our branch nearby" at Thornwood Rose Hill shopping center. The Marble Avenue branch, adjoining the Saw Mill River Parkway, is expected to be closed permanently at noon on Friday, Sept. 21, Chase Bank official…

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