Claire Ezekiel on Instagram: "People hear BRCA2 and think I was destined for breast cancer. But here’s the truth: having a BRCA gene mutation doesn’t guarantee cancer—it increases susceptibility when the terrain is off. Dr. Nasha Winters explains that BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes involved in DNA repair and mitochondrial function. When they’re mutated, your body has a harder time repairing damage from things like toxins, carcinogens, and oxidative stress. That’s why BRCA mutations can increase cance