Question

Is cancer inherited?

Answer 1

Cancer:

1. Cancer is a condition in which some cells in the body grow out of control and spread to other parts of the body.
2. Cancer can begin practically anywhere in the trillions of cells that make up the human body.
3. Genetic analysis of the family history of cancer patients shows that most common cancers do not have a genetic pattern.
4. However, in some families, many members may have cancer.
5. Careful analysis of the data reveals that certain types of cancer are hereditary.
6. Cancer of certain tissues can occur in the offspring of people who suffer from such types of cancer.