Variation in rates of uptake of preventive options by Canadian women carrying the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic mutation.

Background Women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic mutation have several options for cancer prevention, including prophylactic surgery, chemoprevention and screening. In this study we report on preventive practices used by women with and without breast cancer and examine differences in their selection of preventive practices according to geographic area in Canada.