what are my chances of getting cancer. my mum died from it at 48 leukeimia. my mums sister died at 67.which type i dont know. another sister of mum died at 36 ovarian cancer.mums aunty died at 80 breast cancer. mums niece my cousin at 65 dont know which cancer . my mums other sister 65 died as well of cancer, not sure which one because by the time she was sick it was everywhere. also my mums dad had lung cancer but it was pnuemonia that saw him off. my cousin has also had cancerous cells removed from down below at 18. ive told my doctor all this but she doesnt seem bothered and shrugged it off. everyone bar one person in my family has died of cancer all on my mums side. i dont know my dad or his family. should i get some kind of test cos i think there is a mutant gene running round our family.
2007-11-30 07:43:03 · 5 answers · asked by londonhorsepink 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
All of the above responses are quite accurate and should be considered and acted upon. As far as statistics are concerned, then don't get to bogged down and fret over what might be. Keep a close eye on yourself and possible symptomns, but don't let it take over your life! Enjoy your time as none of us knows when thetime is up.
Remember that statistically, I assume that you as an individual has never died from cancer before, therefore you must currently have a 100% chance of not dieing from cancer now!
Cheers;
2007-11-30 09:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by John 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your family is clearly susceptible to cancer.
So here is what you do:
Live a very healthy lifestyle. Take the offensive against cancer rather than sitting around and waiting for it.
Eat healthy: No processed foods! Eat organic. drink water, not sodas. Make sure you get your vitamins and minerals from your diet as opposed to pills.
Get in shape: The toxins you have already ingested, that can lead to cancer, are contained in your fat cells. So lose that fat!
Do not over-eat. Get lots of exercises (at least 30 mins per day of aerobic exercise at least 4 days a week).
Educate yourself: Read about health issues. Find out what causes cancer and other illnesses, and then avoid those things.
Get out there, be healthy, and live a long life.
Best wishes...
2007-11-30 15:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by Bye for now... 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The gene in your DNA strand is not mutant. From the data you present, there seems to be a strong disposition for cancer in your DNA. My best suggestion is for you to try not to fear. Make your best effort to life a clean life style, eschew obesity, eat a healthy diet, and talk to your primary physician about your familial history, and ask to be referred to a good oncologist. Most of the known cancers can be identified by their metabolic process which leaves definite markers in ones blood. As well, there is an explosion of newly designed pharmaceuticals being developed that will successfully combat an onset of cancer. If you take care of these things in a responsible manner, you will be fine.
2007-11-30 15:58:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
In the U.S. (and most other westernized nations) women have a one in three lifetime chance of being diagnosed with cancer. Men have a one in two chance. Cancer is the number two cause of death - it is very common.
2007-11-30 16:18:18 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have already received two excellent answers to your questions. Please heed the advice you have been given and I wish you the very best!
2007-11-30 16:17:09 · answer #5 · answered by Bethany 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋