A BRCA gene mutation ups your risk of these 4 cancers. Here’s what to know. - The Washington Post
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A BRCA gene mutation ups your risk of these 4 cancers. Here’s what to know. - The Washington Post

Source:The Washington Post
Author:Netana Markovitz, MD

Inheriting a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 puts you at higher risk of breast, prostate, ovarian and pancreatic cancer. Genetic testing and screening can be life-saving.