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מוטציות בגנים BRCA1 ו-BRCA2 משפיעות על נשים וגברים כאחד. גברים עם מוטציה ב-BRCA נמצאים בסיכון מוגבר לסרטן הערמונית, הלבלב, מלנומה וסרטן השד הגברי, ויכולים להעביר את המוטציה לבניהם ולבנותיהם.

למה בדיקות גנטיות חשובות לגברים

Know the Facts:1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.1 in 833 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer.Average lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer is about 1 in 64.Lifetime risk for melanoma varies with skin color; those with fair skin have the highest risk1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews carries a BRCA gene mutation, as compared to 1 in 400 in the general population.Men and women can both be carriers of BRCA gene mutations, and are at increased risk for breast, male breast, melanoma, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancers.Know your maternal and paternal family history; each parent has a 50% chance of passing a mutation on to the next generation.Multi-gene panel testing can identify mutations in other genes that increases risk for cancer, such as ATM, CHEK2, PALB2, and Lynch Syndrome.

שאל שאלות את הספק שלך

Ask Questions of your primary care physician or urologistRisk Factors:Female family members on my father's side have had breast and ovarian cancer. How might this affect me?What are my risk factors for prostate, breast, pancreatic, and melanoma cancers and what lifestyle changes could I make to reduce these risks?Are there any indicators in my own health history that suggest I am at higher risk?Is my heritage a risk factor for cancer?Genetics:Am I a candidate for genetic testing?Should I test for cancer-related genetic mutations if I have no family history?If I am found to carry a genetic mutation, what are my options?Where should I get genetic testing done?How do I find out if my insurance will cover it?Screening & Early Detection:At what age should I begin and how often should I be screened for cancer?Are there self-exams I can do at home?What are the signs & symptoms I should be aware of?Are there any preventative measures I can take to decrease my risk of cancer?Please consult your health care provider if you have any concerns about possible signs and symptoms.

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