Cancer Research UK main site
  • Replies 2 replies
  • Views 713 views
  • Users 0 members are here

Hi! - possible family genetic link to increased risk of cancer

Strawbplant
Offline

My name is strawbplant, and I’m new here!

I am not directly affected by cancer, but I have just come to the realisation that it there may be a genetic component from my Dad’s side that mean my siblings and I could be at increased risk of it.

Parents
  • Offline

    My Mam had a similar theory, but I pointed out that all of the many members of her family who had died of cancer were heavy smokers and heavy drinkers. 
    Those two unhealthy habits cause an awful lot of cancer cases. 

    Sadly, smoking tends to run in families as kids copy their parents. 

Reply
  • Offline

    My Mam had a similar theory, but I pointed out that all of the many members of her family who had died of cancer were heavy smokers and heavy drinkers. 
    Those two unhealthy habits cause an awful lot of cancer cases. 

    Sadly, smoking tends to run in families as kids copy their parents. 

Children
No Data

Speak to a nurse

Quick links

Follow us

Registered with Fundraising Regulator (logo)
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.