Businessman had an increased risk of cancer through the BRCA2 gene He entered a trial at the Institute of Cancer Research as it ran in his family The BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are linked to an aggressive form of cancer Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy after testing positive for BRCA1

By Amanda Perthen

PUBLISHED: 19:19 EST, 18 May 2013 | UPDATED: 04:29 EST, 19 May 2013

A British father has made medical history by having his healthy prostate removed after discovering that he carries a defective gene that boosts his risk of cancer, it was reported last night.

The businessmans increased risk of cancer through the BRCA2 gene is believed to have come to light when he took part in a trial at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in London.

He entered the trial because he has relatives who have suffered from breast or prostate cancer in the past.

Scientists believe that others who know they are carriers will choose to go down the same route (stock image)

The BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are known to be linked to an aggressive form of breast cancer.

Last week Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie revealed she had had surgery to remove both her breasts to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer after testing positive for the rogue BRCA1 gene.

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British father, 53, has prostate removed after being told he carried defective gene that boosts his chance of cancer

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