[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/likelihood-of-genetic-link-to-cancer-diagnosis\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/likelihood-of-genetic-link-to-cancer-diagnosis\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/likelihood-of-genetic-link-to-cancer-diagnosis\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/likelihood-of-genetic-link-to-cancer-diagnosis\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/likelihood-of-genetic-link-to-cancer-diagnosis\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DNA.jpg"}],"headline":"Likelihood of a Genetic Link to Your Cancer Diagnosis","dateModified":"2021-11-11T13:09:57+00:00","datePublished":"2019-05-21T03:49:18+00:00","description":"Want to know if your cancer is hereditary? Learn more about cancer genetics by scheduling an appointment for genetic testing at Regional Cancer Care Associates.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 21, 2019\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nIf you\u2019ve been diagnosed with cancer and suspect it might be genetic, there\u2019s a chance you could be right. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 5% to 10% of all cancers result directly from inherited genetic mutations. To help you find out, RCCA offers genetic testing services. For more information, schedule an appointment at one of our offices in New Jersey, Maryland or Connecticut.\nThe Connection Between Cancer and Genetics\nCancer can be caused by many different things, and in some cases, the cause is unknown. However, researchers have been able to pinpoint a genetic link for some types of cancer, including breast, ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancer. So while your diagnosis is more likely caused by something else, it is possible that it was inherited.\nThat\u2019s because certain genetic mutations can predispose people to developing cancer. While these genes don\u2019t guarantee a person will ever be diagnosed, there is a greater risk. For example, if a woman has an inherited mutation in either the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, she is more likely to develop breast cancer or ovarian cancer at some point during her lifetime.\nHow to Tell If Your Cancer Is Genetic\nGenetic testing can help determine whether or not a cancer diagnosis is genetic. But there are some other signs that could indicate a possible connection. If one or more of the following attributes applies to your situation, your cancer diagnosis might be hereditary.\nSeveral blood relatives on the same side of the family were diagnosed with the same type of cancerThe cancer diagnosis is an unusual case (young age, uncommon sex, etc.)Cancer appears in both organs of a pair (such as both breasts or both kidneys)An individual was diagnosed with more than one type of cancerMore than one case of childhood cancer among siblings\nBe sure to talk to your doctor about your family medical history and any concerns you might have. Understanding genes and the role they play in cancer can potentially help with treatment and increase awareness among other family members who may be at risk. It can also help doctors determine prognosis.\nWant to know more about cancer genetics? It\u2019s a growing field and new discoveries are being made all the time. While genetic testing isn\u2019t right for every patient diagnosed with cancer, it can help provide some clarity for others. Talk to your doctor at RCCA about your options today.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-854-5342. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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