If your parents had cancer, how much at risk are you?

How significant is genetics in cancer?
If your parents had cancer, you may be at a higher risk of developing cancer, but it’s not guaranteed. This is because some cancers are caused by inherited genetic mutations, which parents can pass on to their children.

How likely are you to inherit a cancer gene? If a parent has a gene mutation, each child has a 50% chance of inheriting it Inherited cancer genes are called germline mutations How does this affect your risk of developing cancer? Children who inherit a faulty gene have a higher risk of developing a particular cancer However, additional genetic changes are often needed to trigger cancer development What types of cancer are more likely to be hereditary? Breast cancer, Ovarian cancer, Prostate cancer, and Colon cancer.

February 1, 2025 | 5:24 am