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Hereditary Cancer Genes and Risk > By Gene Mutation > RAD51C > Cancer Risk

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Other Considerations

Cancer risk associated with an inherited  mutation

If you have tested positive for a  mutation, we recommend consulting with a genetics expert who can assess your personal and family history of cancer and can help you determine the best risk management plan.
 

Risk for women

  • Women with a mutation have about a 10 percent lifetime risk for ovarian cancer.
  • Women with a mutation have about a 15-40 percent lifetime risk for breast cancer with a tendency for . 


Risk for men

  • Currently there is no evidence of increased cancer risk in men with a mutation. 

 

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FORCE offers many peer support programs for people with inherited mutations. 

updated: 03/12/2022

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The following resources focus on , and  mutations:

updated: 03/13/2022

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The following are risk-management studies enrolling people with inherited mutations. Check study listings or contact the study team to see if you are eligible. 

Multiple cancers

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  • NCT03805919: Men at High Genetic Risk for  Cancer. This is a  cancer screening study using  in high risk men. This study is open to men with , , , , , HOXB13, , , ,  and other inherited mutations.
  • NCT05129605: Cancer Genetic Risk Evaluation and Screening Study (PROGRESS).  This study will look at how well  MRI works as a screening tool for men at high risk for cancer. This study is open to men with inherited mutations in , , , , , , HOXB13, , , , , , , , , and other genes. 

Ovarian cancer

Pancreatic cancer

Additional risk-management clinical trials for people with inherited mutations may be found here.

updated: 03/14/2022

Last updated March 17, 2022