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Researchers are studying women who carry mutations in the breast cancer susceptibility genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 to better understand their risk of developing cancer. This observational study aims to collect national data from women with these mutations, as current management strategies are not fully established. The study focuses on the Italian population, where an estimated 140,000 to 150,000 women carry these mutations, and many face a high lifetime risk of genetically linked tumors. Participants will be registered on a platform where their clinical data related to BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations will be collected. The study does not involve treatment but gathers detailed information about mutation distribution, access to genetic evaluation, lifestyle risk factors, preventive strategies, and surgical risk reduction approaches such as salpingo-oophorectomy. Women in the study will provide data that researchers will analyze to understand mutation geography, related cancer types, and screening criteria. Data collection occurs over different time frames, including immediate and six-month intervals. The study continues through long-term observation to monitor outcomes and preventive efforts, with no active intervention applied to participants.