Is skin cancer genetic?
2007-03-02 14:02:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It isn't genetic, but if someone in your immediate family has it then you are more predisposed to getting it, just be very careful out in the sun, cover up and use the sunscreen and never go to those tanning places that would be asking for it. If you have naturally light features like skin,hair color then you are also predisposed to getting it, just be very,very careful. I lost a loved one to Melenoma skin cancer, and take my advice and protect your self.
2007-03-03 01:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by Urchin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Partially. Having fair skin is genetic, and if you have fair skin, the chances of skin cancer are, statistically, a lot higher. However, actual skin cancer is not genetic.
2007-03-02 14:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by ChocoholicBec 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genetic variations that may increase the risk of melanoma; information that could possibly have a future role in the early detection of people with a high genetic risk.The people involved mostly came from families where:
numerous people had been affected by melanoma
were individuals that presented with multiple separate melanomas, or
had developed melanoma at a very early age, suggesting there could be a genetic link for their cancer.
2014-12-17 20:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by skincancer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some rare forms of skin cancer that are related to a genetic defect, but Chocoholic is correct - the major 'genetic association' is related to skin color.
2007-03-02 14:53:12 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
skin cancer is not a genetic disease. Leprosy is a genetic disease. Skin cancer is caused due to several other reasons. You can better check this link to know more about cancer and its treatment
http://www.canceronline.biz/typesofcancer.html
http://www.canceronline.biz/treatment.html
2007-03-02 20:06:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not always, it is usually caused from too much sun, or a mole that turns color, is a sign to get it checked and get it checked right away, cause it spreads quickly, my father died at 39 yr old and was buried on his 40 birthday from skin cancer.
2007-03-02 22:55:22 · answer #6 · answered by Ladyofathousandfaces 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is. It is your lifestyle and diet that are the root of toxins building up in your body.
2007-03-02 17:59:53 · answer #7 · answered by mindalchemy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-03-02 14:09:27 · answer #8 · answered by blehh 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
far as i no it isnt genetic!!!!!
2007-03-02 14:05:14 · answer #9 · answered by naughtykim_87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋