What Are the Cancer Risks Associated with BRCA Mutations?
Individuals with BRCA1 mutations have a 55-65% chance of developing breast cancer by age 70, whereas those with BRCA2 mutations have around a 45% risk. Additionally, the risk of ovarian cancer is about 39% for BRCA1 and 17% for BRCA2 mutation carriers. Men with BRCA2 mutations also face an increased risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer.
