Roughly one in 400 people carry a harmful mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2, and half of them are men. But women are far more likely to have been tested for the mutations—up to 10 times as likely ...

CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS Breast cancer in men is primarily linked to hormonal imbalances, genetic mutations, and environmental factors. The BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations increase the risk of ...

Genetic testing can help spot an issue before it happens. In some places, testing for the BRCA gene can be expensive, but other women aren't aware it's an option. Dr. Olga Muldoon, a complex ...

Faulty BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are rare. Only around 1 in every 400 people have a faulty BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Both men and women can have a faulty BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. People who inherit faulty versions ...