When you get genetically tested, they see if you’ve got any of the known genetic faults. BRCA2 is the most common. It prevents your DNA from correcting cellular mistakes, As a result, there are a number of cancers people with BRCA2 have to contend with. My grandfather died from pancreatic cancer in his 40’s.. Two of my aunts had breast cancer, one of them died from it. One of my cousins died from breast cancer at 60. All of these are common with people with BRCA2. it’s an abbreviation for breast cancer, which was the most common problem but prostate cancer is also a very common problem with people that have BRCA2. They also tend to have cancer younger.

You should be getting genetic testing, there are about 30 different genetic problems they look for. You can get genetic testing for free here, just make sure you don’t check the box you want your doctor involved or they won’t send you the spit tube you need to return until your doctor talks to them.

Www. Prostatecancerpromise.org.