We have NO studies on the effect of continual mammograms for women with BRCA1 or BRCA 2. We do not know if these women are more susceptible to radiation damage. There is a gene called AT that does make a person more susceptible. It is not currently being tested for in the female population. A concern has been raised that the compression of a mammogram may even cause spread of cancer.
Mammograms are good at detecting ductal carcinom in situ.
Only recently have women with this very early stage disease been treated with lumpectomies. It used to be that they received automatic mastectomies while those of us with invasive cancer could 'choose' between the surgeries. Remember Ann is NOT A Doctor and has NO medical training.