5 people in my family have had or have cancer will i get it?

Question

2 menbers have had it twice 3 members are dead 1 has just had the all clear and one is termanal.. all members are female aged 38-56 all had differant types. i am 25 and my family recomend i do some sort of test that shows the genetics i ant sure what this is and a bit scared of any results.. i think its called genetic screening. does any one know anything about this?

brest, overain,brain, neck, bowel, liver

Answer 1

There are some cancers in which there may be a genetic connection. You should talk to your doctor if your family members had Breast, Ovarian, Prostate, Medullary Thyroid, or Colorectal Cancer.

You can read more about the connection between genetics and cancer at the National Cancer Institute:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/prevention-genetics-causes/genetics

I do know of one family in which the father was diagnosed with
Medullary Thyroid Cancer. Because they knew it was genetic they tested his three children and found that two of them had the early stages of this cancer. All three are now in treatment for this disease.

Answer 2

The screening just tells you what the chance of you getting cancer will be based on genetics, it may be very possible since it runs in your family but you should try to stay as healthy as possible so if you do get it you can fight it off with a strong immune system.

Answer 3

are you referring to immediate family ? or relatives ?
some forms of cancer are more gentically connected than others. e.g. you can have breast cancer running in families .
one cannot live ones life in fear though. in the long run , that might cause you more damage by making you a neurotic. you must however take common sense precautions such as not smoking, keeping a health diet , and exercise.

Answer 4

not sure what it is. go see your GP. surely knowing is better? best to find out - treatments have advanced so much nowadays and if its caught early then all sorts can be done. go get it done, hun. my mum and aunt both died in their 30s. us cousins have a morbid bet on how long we're all gonna last.. I've just made it into my 30s and my sis is a bit older and scared 'cos she's got kiddies. if u can get it done do so.
good luck. x

Answer 5

my grandsons nanny has a mother and sister with breast cancer the mother has recently died she has been screened and she will not get it. I am factor Lydon5 my one brother has it too my other brother free from it our children the same its all down to genes. you could be lucky and be cancer free having these tests you are looked after better if they get it early you will have a better chance get these checks good luck !xx

Answer 6

Not necessarily, although you may to be genetically disposed to cancer. You were given good advice, you should have periodic cancer screenings.

Answer 7

This is tragic for you but the reality is one in three of us will get Cancer but your family has had more than its fair share
please have the test because forearmed is forewarned so you will have a better chance of recovery hope every thing works out for you

Answer 8

It does rather depend on what sort of cancer you are referring to. Breast cancer is one for which they can screen for the gene. Others are not so certain.

Answer 9

I would look into your family tree and see how it may skip a generation because you may not get cancer but if you have children they may get cancer. Look real good at this .

Answer 10

Absolutely, get the screening. This will help tell you and your doctor more precisely what your risks are.

Better to know the risks and address them NOW, then to wait, and worry.....