Prostate and Breast Cancer

Recently you might have heard that having a first degree relative with prostate cancer makes a woman more likely to get breast cancer.

I have reviewed the study and think this is a bit overblown. In the first case the relative risk increased by only 1.5%; a very minimal elevation.

As well, in general, a family history of any cancer is a slight increased risk for another cancer.

So yes, this study is somewhat valid but is not a cause for concern. As well, almost 90% of men will have microscopic foci of Prostate cancer by the time they are 90; these never cause a problem!