if a family member has had leukemia, does this increase your risk at it?
2007-03-26 11:54:51 · 6 answers · asked by Karen Smith 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Having a first-degree relative (parent, brother, sister, or child) who has leukemia increases one’s risk of having the disease by as much as 4 times that of someone who does not have an affected relative
2007-03-26 12:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by christineR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an increased risk but they dont know how you get it in the first place. If a sibling has a genetic or environmental reason why they got leukaemia, other siblings maybe exposed to the same genetic or environmental conditions. Making them at a higher risk, but it is uncommon. Until medical professionals can determine how it is caused we will never really no.
Keeping yourself healthy is all you can do to minimise your chance of getting cancer or another health problem.
2007-03-29 13:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by lividuva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am trying to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by running a marathon this summer and raising funds. So far so good. :) If you need more information, you can visit http://www.teamintraining.org
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~Take care
2007-03-26 12:32:32 · answer #3 · answered by oh ok 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi, well it can be but it also can become active in your body when it hit a stage. But no its not always genetic.
2007-03-26 12:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by Morgie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. It depends on your own life choices.
2007-03-28 23:46:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may.
Check here for the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
2007-03-27 03:29:26 · answer #6 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋