What Types of Cancer are Associated with BRCA1 Mutations?
BRCA1 mutations are most commonly linked to breast and ovarian cancer. Women with harmful BRCA1 mutations have a significantly higher risk of developing these cancers compared to the general population. Additionally, BRCA1 mutations have been associated with an elevated risk of other cancers, including fallopian tube cancer, peritoneal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and prostate cancer in men.
