brca mutations

Can BRCA Mutations Skip Generations?

BRCA mutations do not skip generations. Each child of a parent with a BRCA mutation has a 50% chance of inheriting the mutation. However, the manifestation of cancer can vary, leading to the misconception that the mutation may skip a generation.

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