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BRCA2
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A gene on chromosome 13 that normally helps to suppress cell growth. A person who inherits an altered version of the BRCA2 gene has a higher risk of getting breast, ovarian, or prostate cancer. (BRCA1 is another related gene).
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Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
A gene on chromosome 13 that normally helps to suppress cell growth. A person who inherits an altered version of the BRCA2 gene has a higher risk of getting breast, ovarian, or prostate cancer. (BRCA1 is another related gene).
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Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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