if a family member has cancer (like a mother or siblings) can it be in family genes?

Question

mother had bladder cancer, sister had breast cancer,other sister had oviren cancer

Answer 1

Yes, some cancers do have a genetic link that leaves you more pre-dipositioned to develop cancer. Cancer also has other risk factors outside genes such as smoking, chemical exposure, obesity, alcoholism, etc.

Answer 2

Everyone has cancer cells, if it in your family, yes your chances of getting cancer is higher. I don't know what you can do to prevent this awful disease or what precautions to take if there is any. I have a disease myself that they know little about and have had it for over twenty years. No cure yet or probably never. Just steroids everyday. Anyway back to the question at hand. Make sure you have a healthy diet and exercise, and most of all don't let your emotions get the best of you. Stress will definitely lessen your life span. Good luck.

j.b.

Answer 3

Yes it could be, but it is not scientifically proven. I read recently that the environment you live in can have a major impact on rather you get cancer.
There has been no cancer history in my family at all but about 5 years ago my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer so it seems she would of developed it from the environment and I was diagnosed with lymphoma in november 2006.
But it possibly could be genetic, just certain environments activate the cancerous cells in your body.

Answer 4

Breast cancer has a definite genetic component. Ovarian cancer probably does, too. The relationship is less well established. There are genetic tests available.

Colon cancer is also genetic in many cases.

Bladder cancer is seen more often in smokers or in persons exposed to certain chemicals in their environment. Lung cancer is obviously more common in smokers. Ditto for throat cancer.

Answer 5

Their is a 50 % chance that the other family members can also get the cancer. Probably the best thing to go is get checked out by a doctor and do a whole physical. Tell the doctor what your family history and they can help you and try to keep you healthy much as possible

Answer 6

Cancers are cause by both environmental factors and it can also run in families. You may have an increased risk, but because of good health practices, manage to avoid it. Definitely get checked out every year.

Answer 7

Yes it can, and some insurances with cover for you to have genetic testing to see if you are predisposed to any of these types of cancer since the women in your famiy have been diagnosed with them.

Hope this helps!!

Holly R.N.

Answer 8

Yes.