Hey I heard that cancer like skips a generation and goes to the next and my grandmother had cancer and died and my mom got it and if thats true does that mean I have a higher chance of getting cancer?
2007-09-13 14:52:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I meant to say my mom never got it
2007-09-13 15:33:18 · update #1
no someone is lying to you..there could be no cancer in your family history and someone pops up with it..
2007-09-13 15:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by bailie28 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What? Who said that? Besides, your Mom should have been skipped if that were even remotely true. Certain types of cancer (like breast) have a genetic link, as in if your Mom and Grandma both died of it you may have a higher risk of also getting it, but cancer isn't passed down from generation to generation or anything. If your Mom and Grandma both had the same type of cancer then you should start your screenings earlier than recommended and do your best to live a healthy life to reduce your risk. Wear sunblock, do breast self-exams, eat lots of fruits and veggies and all that. Those things are more worth your time than worrying about whether or not you can "catch" cancer at your family reunion.
2007-09-13 22:07:15 · answer #2 · answered by Momof2grrls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With your grandmother having had cancer, you are at a higher risk no matter if it skips a generation or not. Be smart and have a bass line mammography done at age 36. Eat right and keep your weight down. You could start taking vitamin E 800 iu very good for you also selenium 200mg. Just be mindful of your body and take care of it. You know don't smoke, drink much drugs all the normal stuff.
2007-09-13 22:59:23 · answer #3 · answered by Diane T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cancer can show up in any family with no history, but considering your genetic history, then I would say you are at a higher risk for cancer. That does not mean you will get cancer, but you should be more alert for signs and symptoms and get more regular check ups to catch anything early when the chance for a cure is highest.
2007-09-14 02:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by mamabear1957 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of this. I know families where cancer was in every generation. Also, cancers of all different types. The only thing I have heard of skipping generations is twins and even that isn't completely fullproof.
2007-09-13 22:24:07 · answer #5 · answered by RLW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hun I went through my female ancestry looking for Breast Cancer & despite having 100's of females there was not one recorded case of it in my family yet in 2003 I was diagnosed with Pagets Disease of the Breast (rare cancer) & grades 2 & 3 cancers!! at the age of 43, it is true that there is a higher risk if its in your family but by being observant & knowing your body well, there shouldn't be a reason for you not to live to a ripe old age xx
2007-09-13 22:11:58 · answer #6 · answered by Lita M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less than 5% of cancers are genetically linked.
Age is the most common risk factor followed by environment.
Very few cancers are genetically linked to each other (breast cancer and ovarian cancer are but not in all their forms, can't think of any others)
If you are worried, there is genetic testing available. But it is easier to just get regular check-ups done and monitor your health.
2007-09-14 00:23:06 · answer #7 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to get in touch with someone who does genetic tracking, get tested to check your risks.
It always pays to be well informed.
And, if, God forbid, something does show up, please, handle it with humor, and just go through it with the mindset that YOU WILL SURVIVE.
2007-09-13 22:03:32 · answer #8 · answered by MousieZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolute fallacy.
2007-09-14 10:33:14 · answer #9 · answered by beautifulirishgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋