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Gene Explorer / BRCA2

BRCA2

Disease riskCancerStrong evidenceHigh attention

Raised risk of breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers.

Like BRCA1, BRCA2 is a DNA-repair gene. Variants increase the risk of several cancers in both women and men, so screening and risk-reducing options are worth discussing with a clinician.

Also known as: breast cancer 2

Associated with

  • breast cancer
  • prostate cancer
  • pancreatic cancer
  • hereditary cancer

Educational only. Significant findings should be reviewed with a clinician.

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Educational reference only — not a diagnosis. Discuss significant findings with a clinician.