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Bookmark or Share- BRCA Gene Mutations: Cancer Risk and Genetic TestingBRCA1 and BRCA2 are sometimes called tumor suppressor genes because when they have certain changes, called harmful (or pathogenic) variants (or mutations), cancer can develop. People who inherit harmful variants in one of these genes have increased risks of several cancers—most notably breast and ovarian cancer, but also several additional ...
- BRCA2 Gene Mutations and Cancer Risk in Men and Women - Verywell HealthBRCA2 Testing. Cancers Caused By Mutation. Lowering Risk of Death. Many people are aware that BRCA2 gene mutations are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, but these mutations have also been linked with ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and leukemia.
- BRCA1 and BRCA2 (PDQ®) - NCI - National Cancer InstituteEvidence-based, expert-reviewed summary about the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. This summary also contains information about the cancer risks associated with BRCA1/BRCA2, screening, risk-reduction, treatment, and prognosis.
- BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk - Mayo ClinicBRCA1 and BRCA2 are the most well-known genes. Testing often looks for those genes and many other genes that increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Changes in these genes significantly increase the risk of many cancers, including: Breast cancer. Male breast cancer. Ovarian cancer. Prostate cancer. Pancreatic cancer.
- About Mutations in the BRCA2 Gene - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterIf you have a mutation in the BRCA2 gene, this means you have a condition called Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) syndrome. HBOC syndrome increases your risk for certain types of cancers, including: Breast cancer. Ovarian cancer. Prostate cancer.
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