BRCA

BRCA

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Heard in 8 episodes across 8 shows since Mar 2026

BRCA is a shorthand for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which produce proteins involved in repairing damaged DNA. Inherited harmful variants in these genes can substantially increase the risk of breast, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and related cancers, so BRCA testing is used as part of hereditary cancer-risk assessment and may inform enhanced screening, prevention, and treatment. BRCA is not a commercial product, and having no known BRCA variant or family history does not eliminate cancer risk; many other genes and non-genetic factors also contribute.

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What experts have said about BRCA

2 statements · 2 negative

  1. Alex MarsonNegativeMar 9, 2026· Huberman Lab

    BRCA mutations predispose people to breast and other cancers

    “people will likely have heard of the brca or the BRCA genes which predispose to breast cancer and other types of cancer”

    Listen at 36:51

    Open the episode · Avoiding, Treating & Curing Cancer With the Immune System | Dr. Alex Marson
  2. Alex MarsonNegativeMar 9, 2026· Huberman Lab

    Inherited BRCA mutations substantially increase an individual’s cancer risk.

    “if you inherit a BRCA mutation as an individual, you have a very high risk of developing cancer”

    Listen at 39:09

    Open the episode · Avoiding, Treating & Curing Cancer With the Immune System | Dr. Alex Marson
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Episodes

8 episodes featuring BRCA, newest first

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