Estimated risk of developing cancer by age 70 in BRCA mutation carriers compared with the general population.
| BRCA MUTATION CARRIERS (%) | GENERAL POPULATION (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Breast (women) | 50–85 | 11 |
| Breast (men) | ≤ 6 | Rare |
| Ovarian (BRCA1) | 40–60 | 1.5 |
| Ovarian (BRCA2) | 10–20 | 1.5 |
BRCA—breast cancer gene.