What is my risk of ovarian cancer if I have the BRCA gene mutation?
If you have the BRCA 1 or 2 gene mutation, your risk for ovarian cancer can be somewhere between 20-40 percent. Gynecologic oncologist Diljeet Singh, MD, explains this major risk factor and how it impacts prevention and treatment.
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