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Old 09-04-2002, 10:24 AM   #1
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hi everyone. i was just wondering if all types of cancer is hereditary. my family (on both sides) has had some type of cancer (breast, pancreatic, lung, etc.) at some point in the past. i lost an uncle about 2 years years ago to pancreatic & it made me think about hereditary diseases.

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There is a hereditary part to cancer. What this means is that it is possible to inherit genes that are more fragile and susceptible to certain types of damage or mutation which can lead to cancer.

I'm not sure but I think that over 100 'cancer' genes have been identified so far. However, as in all genetic illnesses, the mix and relative dominance of these genes determines what the actual odds are for getting a specific cancer. For example: breast and ovarian cancers have some genes in common while pancreatic and breast cancers do not appear to have any genes in common.

If you are concerned about your risk of cancer, overall and by specific type, pls consult a genetic counsellor. This is usually an M.D. specializing in genetic illnesses.

 
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are there specific ways to prevent cancer-kinda like trying to interfere with your genetic fate?

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I'm not sure about how prevention interferes with inherited traits, but it is known that cancer is highly preventable. Just type in "cancer prevention" on a search engine.

From memory, these kind of things prevent cancer:

1) Not smoking
2) Eating a healthy diet, that is high in fruits and vegetables
3) Not drinking alcoholic beverages in excess
4) Exercise

It is thought that about 50 to 80 percent of all cancers (in general) could be prevented this way. In some countries, where these healthy conditions exist, some forms of cancers are very rare. I don't believe that they really know completely why cancer is preventable, but there's clear evidence that you can reduce your chances of getting cancer.

In my opinion, I feel that the medical community doesn't mention this enough. Over 200,000 deaths each year could be eliminated just in the United States alone, with preventative measures.

Maybe someone can add their thoughts to this.... It's been a while since I read up on it.

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thank you for replying. does anyone know in the have found better treatment options for cancer besides medication, chemotherapy, & radiation? all thoughts on this would be highly appreciated.

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