What is the connection between Angelina Jolie and prostate cancer?

Men with BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations, known as the 'Angelina Jolie' gene, have double the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer. The study by the Institute of Cancer Research found that men with these mutations are diagnosed with prostate cancer at a younger age, averaging 61 years. BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations are also linked to higher risks of breast and ovarian cancers.