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What is my risk for ovarian cancer is i have the brca-1 gene?
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54 %: Women with a brca1 mutation have a 54% of getting ovarian cancer during their lifetime. This risk can be reduced to less than 5% by having both ovaries removed.
Answered 2/23/2014
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About 55%: The lifetime risk of ovarian cancer with a harmful brca1 gene mutation is about 55%.
Answered 12/26/2012
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