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Originally Posted by McheleM  Harmful BRCA1 mutations may increase a woman’s risk of developing fallopian tube cancer and peritoneal cancer. Men with BRCA2 mutations, and to a lesser extent BRCA1 mutations, are also at increased risk of breast cancer. Men with harmful BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations have a higher risk of prostate cancer. Men and women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations may be at increased risk of pancreatic cancer. This is in addition to the increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer in women.
Regular screening and early detection is key, and yes it's a personal decision, but to me, knowledge is power. We chose to know, so that my children and even my grandchildren can have the same knowledge and make informed decisions. |
Regular screening and early detection, and everyone should make an informed decision on BRCA testing.