A patient is being evaluated for possible breast cancer. Which of the following genetic conditions would indicate the greatest increase risk?

a. Mother developed breast cancer
b. Mother had smoked when she was a child
c. Paternal aunt has breast cancer
d. Paternal grandmother has breast cancer


Answer: a. Mother developed breast cancer

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