Mar 13 2009
BRCA1/2 Mutations May Decrease Lifespan Even In The Absence of Cancer
BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) mutations account for most (though not all) cases of inherited breast cancer in women. These mutations are also associated with an increased risk for ovarian cancer. In men, BRCA1/2 mutations increase the risk for breast cancer and may also increase prostate cancer risk. Research has indicated there may also be an [...]
