[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/what-cancers-are-likely-to-be-genetic\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/what-cancers-are-likely-to-be-genetic\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/what-cancers-are-likely-to-be-genetic\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/what-cancers-are-likely-to-be-genetic\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/what-cancers-are-likely-to-be-genetic\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DNA-Strand.jpg"}],"headline":"Which Cancers Are Likely to Be Genetic?","dateModified":"2021-11-11T13:14:27+00:00","datePublished":"2019-03-03T16:28:45+00:00","description":"Some people are more likely to develop certain types of cancer because of their genetics. Visit the RCCA website to learn more about cancer genetics and family medical history.","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\tMarch 3, 2019\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nIn some families, there\u2019s an abnormal gene that gets passed from one generation to the next and that causes cancer. A person who inherits this gene isn\u2019t necessarily guaranteed to develop cancer in their lifetime, but they do have an increased risk compared to someone who didn\u2019t inherit the gene. In fact, researchers estimate that about 5 \u2013 10% of all cancers are caused by inherited genetic mutations.\nIf you think cancer might run in your family, consult with the genetic experts at Regional Cancer Care Associates to learn more.\nTypes of Hereditary Cancers\nSo far, researchers have confirmed a genetic connection for several types of cancer. The most common types of hereditary cancer include:\nBreast cancerOvarian\/fallopian tube cancerPancreatic cancerProstate cancerMelanomaUterine cancerColon cancerGastric cancer\nRemember, these cancers are often associated with many different risk factors. Even if someone or multiple people in the family have one of these cancers, it\u2019s not necessarily caused by genetics. Genetic testing can help determine whether or not a cancer was inherited.\nWarning Signs of Hereditary Cancer\nIn addition to genetic testing, there are some warning signs of hereditary cancer you can look for. If you recognize any of the following features in your own family, there could be a chance of abnormal cancer-causing genes somewhere in your medical history.\nMany people are diagnosed at a younger-than-average ageMany people in the family have the same type of cancerMany people have an uncommon or rare type of cancerCancer occurs in both of a pair of organs (ex. both eyes)More than one sibling is diagnosed with a childhood cancerTumors have a rare histologyTumors are associated with another rare disease or lesion\nWhen examining your family\u2019s medical history with cancer, look at your mother\u2019s side of the family and your father\u2019s side of the family separately. Find out who was diagnosed with cancer and how they\u2019re related to each other and to you. If you\u2019re concerned about cancer genetics, share your findings with your doctor.\nIn some cases, genetic testing can help people better understand their diagnosis and their family history. It can also help doctors develop a more effective treatment plan.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 833-630-7539. 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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