Q&A: Drugs to prevent breast cancer

Drugs may not be the best option for all women

New guidelines for England, Wales and Scotland say women with a strong family history of breast cancer could take a course of tablets to cut their own risk of the disease.

This gives women a choice other than mastectomy or close monitoring.

But which option is best?

Why are doctors now recommending drugs?

Are drugs the best option then?

How do I know if I am at risk of breast cancer?

How do I choose between surgery, drugs and monitoring?