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What is the risk of cancer associated with BRCA2 mutations?

Individuals with BRCA2 mutations have a significantly higher risk of developing certain cancers. Women with BRCA2 mutations have a 45-69% lifetime risk of developing breast cancer and a 10-30% lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer. Men with BRCA2 mutations also have an elevated risk of breast cancer, as well as prostate cancer.

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