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Are men at an increased risk of cancer if they have a BRCA1/2 mutation?

April 26, 2017brca1 cancer increased men mutation risk

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Are men at an increased risk of cancer if they have a BRCA1/2 mutation?

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Yes – men with a BRCA1/2 mutation have an increased risk of developing early onset prostate cancer. In addition, men are also at an increased risk for developing male breast cancer. There are also slight increased risks for other cancers which may include pancreatic cancer and melanoma.