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Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by Text » Sun Mar 25, 2018 1:29 pm

Holly wrote:Yeah, I'm not so sure about whether a specific 'type' of cancer is more likely or whether it's just the fact that genes are just more susceptible, though I suppose similar types would be be more likely, especially in close relatives like siblings or parents.


BIB: I think that sums it all up neatly. :thumbsup: That is precisely how I work it out in my own mind >

Cancer strikes when the chromosomes go rogue and mutate, ergo they no longer follow the original blueprint patent.

So 'strong' genes which can keep their integrity and never mutate, are cancer resistant.

Whereas 'fragile' genes are more susceptible to noxious agents in the environment

So the genes you inherit (& your lifestyle) decide your fate, but the disease won't necessarily affect the same organs as your affected relatives.

Regular medical checkups are the answer. No one has anything to fear if they get checked regularly.

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by Lady Murasaki » Sun Mar 25, 2018 12:48 pm

Nucks wrote:
Snookerballs wrote:The Cancer Death Rate for New York people/Rescuers caught up in 9/11 is running into many thousands


I can only imagine the amount of toxic shit floating around in the air on that day and for quite some time after.


Asbestos?

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by Nucks » Sun Mar 25, 2018 11:40 am

Snookerballs wrote:The Cancer Death Rate for New York people/Rescuers caught up in 9/11 is running into many thousands


I can only imagine the amount of toxic shit floating around in the air on that day and for quite some time after.

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by Snookerballs » Sun Mar 25, 2018 11:11 am

The Cancer Death Rate for New York people/Rescuers caught up in 9/11 is running into many thousands

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by Keyser » Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:18 pm

Epigenetics plays a very significant role in cancer as well.

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by malamute » Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:50 pm

Guest wrote:
malamute wrote:I have had genetic counselling for bowel cancer and am at medium-high risk as my Mum has had BC twice and several of her siblings had it.

My OH carries the BRCA gene for cancer. His Mum died of breast cancer, his sister had both breasts removed in her 40s and his niece had breast cancer at just 30 and had her breasts removed too. He was tested and it revealed he carried the gene so could get breast cancer himself or another cancer. He gets tested regularly. My daughter is clear of the gene and son doesnt want to be tested.

My Father in law died of cancer as did my Dad. I have had several operations for skin cancer with another on the horizon. So both our families are full of it but I dont worry about it. Worrying doesnt do you any good.


It is a shame that Brexidiots voted for a policy that will cause massive suffering for the very ill and disabled. :thud:


What the fuck are you on about Baghead? You just cant resist can you? Even when you make no sense whatsoever. :hand:

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by Guest » Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:17 pm

malamute wrote:I have had genetic counselling for bowel cancer and am at medium-high risk as my Mum has had BC twice and several of her siblings had it.

My OH carries the BRCA gene for cancer. His Mum died of breast cancer, his sister had both breasts removed in her 40s and his niece had breast cancer at just 30 and had her breasts removed too. He was tested and it revealed he carried the gene so could get breast cancer himself or another cancer. He gets tested regularly. My daughter is clear of the gene and son doesnt want to be tested.

My Father in law died of cancer as did my Dad. I have had several operations for skin cancer with another on the horizon. So both our families are full of it but I dont worry about it. Worrying doesnt do you any good.


It is a shame that Brexidiots voted for a policy that will cause massive suffering for the very ill and disabled. :thud:

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by malamute » Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:54 pm

Odessa Steps wrote:Both my parents died of bowel cancer... I don;t fancy my odds.


Odessa - you can ask your GP to refer you for genetic counselling. I did that.

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by malamute » Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:50 pm

I have had genetic counselling for bowel cancer and am at medium-high risk as my Mum has had BC twice and several of her siblings had it.

My OH carries the BRCA gene for cancer. His Mum died of breast cancer, his sister had both breasts removed in her 40s and his niece had breast cancer at just 30 and had her breasts removed too. He was tested and it revealed he carried the gene so could get breast cancer himself or another cancer. He gets tested regularly. My daughter is clear of the gene and son doesnt want to be tested.

My Father in law died of cancer as did my Dad. I have had several operations for skin cancer with another on the horizon. So both our families are full of it but I dont worry about it. Worrying doesnt do you any good.

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by Cleopatra » Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:22 pm

I believe the hereditary element, or predisposition to it, is there. But, my dad died from lung cancer many years ago, and the doctors were quite adamant it was "smoking-related" lung cancer. How do they know he wouldn't have contracted it anyway? They don't. But the smoking must have triggered it. Why play Russian roulette with your health. You take your health for granted when your'e a spring chicken and feel invincible, but I'd rather not tempt fate, or trigger off any predisposition.

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by Foxy » Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:15 pm

Interesting thread. My great grandma died from stomach cancer. I didn't know her but I understand there was little they could do then. She had a large part of her stomach taken away but never recovered. My grandma lived to a ripe old age, my mum died fairly young and so far no other history of cancer in the family.

Actually, my mum had early onset dementia which frightens me as much, if not more, than cancer. My dad died from a heart attack.

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by Punk » Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:45 pm

No. :smilin:

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by Lady Murasaki » Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:41 pm

Guest wrote:
Lady Murasaki wrote:Smoking kills your taste buds and makes you impotent but it’s so relaxing!


It won't make you impotent lm so don't worry about that


:gigglesnshit:

Kills the taste buds though! :grrrrr:

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by Guest » Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:32 pm

Lady Murasaki wrote:Smoking kills your taste buds and makes you impotent but it’s so relaxing!


It won't make you impotent lm so don't worry about that

Re: Hereditary Cancer - is it inevitable?

Post by Lady Murasaki » Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:23 pm

Smoking kills your taste buds and makes you impotent but it’s so relaxing!

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