Cancer . . .?????????????????
do you have to have cemo for all types of cancer or are there somethat doesn’t require it??
Also, what types of cancer are genetic and do both of your parents have to carry it for you to get it or does only one need to??
Please help me!
My mom had 2 types of cancer and I don’t know if my father did or not because I do not know who he is.
Please help!
Please!!
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November 3, 2009 @ 11:07 am
Cancer isn’t “genetic” in the sense that “You will have cancer if your parents did”. Genetics is far more of a crapshoot, and is also affected by what occurs during an organisms growth. Even if you inhereted a sensitivity to specific types of cancer, chances are that you may never encounter the required stimuli to trigger the cancer itself. You can seek genetic counciling if its a big concern in your family tree.
Cancer can be treated by surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, monoclonal antibody therapy or other methods, and there are even new recombinant drug treatments and DNA tagging experimentations that are constantly being tested on the fringe of science. If you’d like a complete rundown of each of these treatments, visit my source link for more.
MM6477 said,
November 3, 2009 @ 12:59 pm
It depends on the type of cancer as to whether chemo is needed or not, if its in the form of a tumor then I think they can just remove it, but this all just depends on the chances of the cancer spreading, or causing a secondary tumor.
The most common hereditary cancers are breast, ovarian, bowel and womb. Have a look at this site: http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Aboutcancer/Genetics/Cancergenetics
johnboy b said,
November 3, 2009 @ 1:17 pm
Breast cancer seems to run in families, and it’s a common concern for all women. We should all have regular check-ups and mamograms. The researchers continue to search, debate and change their minds about the causes for many illnesses including all types of cancer. Just because you have parents who’ve had cancer doesn’t mean you’ll get it. I had two cancers 17 years ago and I’ve been healthy all these years since surgeries removed the tumors – no chemo and no radiation. Some people may do better with those treatments and surgery. Neither of my parents and only one of my five sisters had cancer and her’s was a different kind. Genetics certainly plays a huge roll in our lives, but it’s far too random to lose sleep over. Don’t smoke and don’t live or work in a smoke filled area, get annual check-ups, be positive mentally, and most of all stop worrying! Stressful worry may cause as many cancers as pesticides, genetics, and cigarette smoke anyway! LIVE HEALTHY and BE HAPPY!
johnboy b said,
November 3, 2009 @ 3:41 pm
My family has a history of cancer, mostly breast cancer. I have aunts that have had it along with 2 sisters. You can go through genetic testing where they can sometimes conclude if you carry a certain gene mutation linked with cancer.
I had stage 1 breast cancer which had not spread. Typically without a family history, the oncologist would have not suggested chemo treatment & only surgery with radiation. I did go through 4 rounds of chemo & will be starting radiation soon. I heard an interview with Cheryl Crowe who had early stage BC state that she was not a candidate for chemo. I disagreed with her wording as it doesn’t necessarily mean you aren;t a candidate. There are many variables to types of cancer as to whether chemo is deemed necessary. It’s the more aggressive approach to take.
Please don’t stress about it. That’s like fearing terrorism. YOu can’t live life worrying about what you can’t control. Do what’s best for you as far as genetic testing, otherwise just live healthy but most importantly LIVE!!
C W said,
November 3, 2009 @ 8:57 pm
Hi. that’s a tough question…
what types of cancer your mom have ?
Its necessary to know the stage and type to say whats the treatment !!!
Many cancer types have genetic precedings but the majority its because – pollution, alcohol. tabacco, smoke, etc
atruemil… said,
November 3, 2009 @ 9:53 pm
All of my uncles and father have died with prostate cancer my aunt died with leukemia we don’t have leukemia in the family.My brother has prostate cancer NOW !And no you don’t have to have chemo. I dated a girl who had ovarian cancer, I would wont to make love and she said it hurt so we didn’t My brother had his pro sate seeded with a radioactive pellets one at each cancer cell so far it has worked!!
sehjal s said,
November 4, 2009 @ 2:39 am
yes all types of cancer treatments require chemo but its no sign it will cure it though