Can a son still inherit cancer if his mother died of ovarian cancer and his aunt inherited breast cancer?

Answer 1

hey may not inherit either one of those (primarily because ovarian cancer is a female disease), however breast cancer can occur in men. However, genetic testing for these genes is available but expensive. What *can* happen is his offspring may be likely to have these cancers. For example with ovarian cancer, the risk of his female children having it is higher.

With any cancer, it's being aware of the symptoms (espeically ovarian since it is such a silent cancer compared to the others) and getting checked out quickly. Knowing that his family line has these two cancers should be clearly transmitted to his offspring or at least written down so in-case anything happens to him, they will know.

If you are referring to him getting cancer in general because his family had ovarian and breast, that is a big unknown. It's unlikely, but possible. Like most men, he might be at risk of prostate cancer, however the majority has to do with diet. Ovarian cancer and prostate cancer (even colon cancer) can be offset by a good diet (not a 'western' diet). The book "How to prevent and treat cancer with natural medicine" is a good place to start. There is research in this field right now showing that spicy foods (like ginger) have been able to fight certain cancer cells.

Bottom line, you can try genetic testing, however it may not give you the answers you want. Just keep all of the present and future family aware of the cancers of the past so they can be more aware of their symptoms in themselves.

Answer 2

Only about 5% of breast cancers are genetically linked. Before you start worrying about a genetic link, you need 2 relatives who are "first degree" relatives to have genetically linked breast cancer. A first degree relative is a parent, sibling or child. Your aunt is classified as a second degree relative so her developing breast cancer is unlikely to have an effect on your risk factors. This does not mean you shouldn't perform monthly self examinations and get a Dr to check at your annual check ups, just don't get paranoid! I have Grandfather, Mother and Sister who have had genetically linked breast cancer. I carry the gene. I have had breast cancer, but not genetically linked! Go figure!

Answer 3

Since both of those are estrogen-related cancers, it is possible. Male breast cancer does happen, and it's particularly a concern if his aunt had a mutation in the BRCA2 gene. If that genetic testing was done, the son may want to have testing done to see if he possesses this altered gene, indicating a predisposition for breast cancer.

Fat cells create their own estrogen, so an individual who has a family history of estrogen-related cancers would want to keep their weight down to cut down on the amount of estrogen in their body.

Answer 4

Yes,
you may have a genetic predispositon to cancer. By the way, men also can get breast cancer.

So talk any of this over with your doctor.

GOD bless.

Answer 5

yes its in your family. Now that your mom and aunt died from it you need to keep track as who had what for the doctors now. You also have to let them know what type of cancer they had.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Not really, cancers can be prevented through nutrition, so dont worry , just eat more produce.