Can cancer be inherited

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Cancer is a serious disease, different types of cancer symptoms will be different, then, can cancer be inherited? Here is a brief introduction.

Can cancer be inherited

First of all, cancer diseases may be inherited, but cancer genetics needs certain conditions. Some cancers may be inherited, such as breast cancer, liver cancer, colon cancer and other tumors, which are particularly prone to family aggregation, often leading to cancer in several generations in some families, and even the death of brothers and sisters from the same cancer.

Secondly, the genetic phenomenon of cancer is caused by chromosome aberration. There are 46 chromosomes in each cell of normal human body. Various carcinogenic factors can cause chromosome aberration, which makes the chromosome different from normal cells in number and shape. This kind of chromosome aberration is sometimes passed on to the offspring, which makes the next generation have the possibility of cancer.

Finally, people who are likely to have cancer do not necessarily have cancer, but they are more likely to have cancer than ordinary people. The occurrence of cancer depends on the internal and external factors. The constitution of cancer only has some internal factors. If the external carcinogenic factors, such as radiation and smoking, are added, cancer will occur.

matters needing attention

Cancer diseases will threaten health and life. In normal times, we should pay attention to prevention, have reasonable living habits and eating habits, and pay attention to reasonable treatment after getting cancer diseases, especially the adjustment of mood is very important.