If my mother dies at 46 from breast,bone and lung cancer, and?

Question

my granma dies at 65 from cancer and my great grannma dies before 80 from cancer, will I get cancer and die early as well? Im 26.

Answer 1

You are most likely going to have a better chance to get cancer than someone who doesn't have a family history. Please, don't think you are going to die however. Just make sure that you take good care of yourself- don't smoke, drink to excess. Keep yourself fit, excersise, walk, eat well. It is imparative that you go in for a yearly exam and see a doctor if you feel that something isnt right. Do breat self-exams, and maybe request a mamogram every year, even though you are only 26. Get your PAP every year.

Tell your doctor about your concerns.

Please, don't over think this. Live your life to the fullest- any of us could get hit by a bus and die today, no matter how hard we work to keep ourselves well. You will most likely live a long and wonderful life :)

Good luck, and I'm so sorry about your losses.

Answer 2

my aunt is 46 and has just been diagnosed with lung, bone, and liver cancer..its a tough time, i understand your concern, i read it was supposed to skip a generation, but my grandmother died at 49 of cancer too. Im 29 and can imagine theres a possibilty that i may get cancer since i used to smoke. Check ups are good like people have said, will probably get one done soon, as i saw on the t.v that someone who was 32 having lung cancer, but depends on hereditry too as my stepmothers dad died of lung cancer at 83 and smoked 30-40 cigarettes a day. Good luck to you for the future, hope you have a long fullfilling life!

Answer 3

It's obvious you may have a somewhat higher risk for cancer. Good luck. I watched a show on television that showed how the National Cancer Institute now inputs every case of cancer and treatment into a super computer. They use the information to target therapies for future cancer patients. They know exactly what works and what doesn't work for patients. The survival rate is getting better with time.

Answer 4

My family has a lot of cancer (including me, I'm 25 and am 7 months in remission for Hodgkin's lymphoma)

The best advice I can give you is know your body. Often, some of the earliest cancer symptoms are fatigue and just not feeling "right" Check for lumps in your breasts and watch things like swollen lymph nodes (glands)

Someone suggested that you get random PET scans but that really won't do you any good. PETs pick up infections, scar tissue and any other abnormality and you might get biopsied for no reason. Monitoring your health really is your best bet. If you go a couple weeks where you are really tired and "blah" and you can't think of a good reason for it...go to the doctor.

Also reseach the kinds of cancers that your family has, and learn the early symptoms for each one.

Answer 5

If both your grandma and your mom died early from cancer, you are genetically predispositioned to have cancer. From an environmental standpoint, it would be best to avoid carcinogens. For example, defiantly no smoking, stay away from pesticides and try to eat organic when possible. Do not eat partially hydrogenated foods and eat foods high in anti-oxidants (fruits and veggies). Also, to keep yourself healthy, try to incorporate at least 30 minutes of exercise per day.

Answer 6

that's horrible for you. i wold talk to a doctor for advice. you aren't necessarily going to die but you are at higher risk as cancer is genetic to a large degree. have regular mammograms and talk through the options with you gp. aso take diet into account and exercise. this sounds weird but tomatoes are fantastic. i'm not saying they'll stop you getting cancers but they are massively beneficial particularly cooked and there are many foods which are supposed to be good for the prevention of illnesses. good luck and try not to worry

Answer 7

You are at a very high risk that you WILL develop cancer. You need to see your doctor and have a PET scan. It can detect abnormal cells anywhere in the body---before they become tumors.

Answer 8

Not if you live a good wholesome life. Environmental factors are very great influences. Take all the positive actions you can. If you don't then you will most definitely die too soon.

Answer 9

possibly! you can't just get lung cancer....if you smoke or inhale things around you a lot then it's possible. Genetics and the statistics say....and will tell you....it's possible. Don't worry too much. Just take care of yourself...have faith!

Answer 10

no, that is not what it means.but it does give you a higher chance.if you eat raw veges 5 serv a day keep sugar under a 100 grams you will be fine, one thought you might consider.you have to live to die,so live and you have to die in order to live a take Jesus as your savior and you have no worries