I have bowel cancer which is inherited within my family. My girlfriend is pregnant and I was told by someone, that when the baby is born, we would have to take a paternity test, to find out if the baby has bowel cancer. Is it true?
2006-08-01 02:38:25 · 5 answers · asked by scotthepburn279@btinternet.com 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
SOUNDS LIKE YOUR GIRLFRIEND
HAS BEEN SLEEPING AROUND.
2006-08-01 03:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by MISSY 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Although the exact cause of bowel cancer isn't understood, it's known that genetics can play a big part. Specific genetic mutations can cause bowel cancer or inherited diseases known to predispose to the condition. For example, familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) accounts for about 1 per cent of all cancers of the colon and rectum. It causes the widespread development of polyps throughout the bowel from teenage years onwards, many of which will rapidly become cancerous.
A family history of bowel cancer is particularly important if you have a first-degree relative diagnosed before the age of 45, or if you have two first-degree relatives affected. In this case, you should talk to your GP about genetic screening to see if you are at risk too.
The average age is about 70, but younger people can get it too - TV presenter Lyn Faulds Wood and Stephen Parrs both developed it when they were just 41.
2006-08-01 02:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by LOL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeh a paternity test is to see if u r the dad but they can do it even when the baby is unborn so you will know sooner than when the baby is born
2006-08-03 21:01:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A paternity test is to find out if you are the father or not.
2006-08-01 02:43:18 · answer #4 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of such a thing. I bet you weren't told this by a doctor, were you?
2006-08-01 02:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋