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b'A gene mutation linked to breast cancer appears to play a role in some prostate cancer as well, according to a A gene mutation linked to breast cancer appears to play a role in some prostate cancer as well, according to a study study co-authored by Upstate urologist Srinivas Vourganti, MD. The co-authored by Upstate urologist Srinivas Vourganti, MD. The study l study l ooked mostly at the BRCA2 genes, which, when mutated, can lead to breast cancer. When they occur in close relatives, these mutated genes raise the risk of breast cancer for women as well as prostate cancer for men, the study shows, and those prostate cancers tend to be more aggressive. Vourganti explains how a medical student conceived the idea for the study, its implications for African-American men in particular, and how the knowledge might help shape future screenings and treatments. ooked mostly at the BRCA2 genes, which, when mutated, can lead to breast cancer. When they occur in close relatives, these mutated genes raise the risk of breast cancer for women as well as prostate cancer for men, the study shows, and those prostate cancers tend to be more aggressive. Vourganti explains how a medical student conceived the idea for the study, its implications for African-American men in particular, and how the knowledge might help shape future screenings and treatments.'