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Study confirms cancers-family link

[Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 13
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Just wondering what you guys think about this recent study on cancer and genetics. I read it this morning and I must admit I feel pretty depressed. :(


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23431833

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    Hugh JboobsHugh Jboobs Posts: 15,316
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    I thought this was already widely known and accepted. :confused:
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 13
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    Hugh Jboobs wrote: »
    I thought this was already widely known and accepted. :confused:

    My thoughts exactly. It's nothing new is it?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 681
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    Miss_Button wrote: »
    My thoughts exactly. It's nothing new is it?

    This study confirms that having a family history of one type of cancer increases your risk for developing other types of cancer.
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    jasvinyljasvinyl Posts: 14,631
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    Miss_Button wrote: »
    My thoughts exactly. It's nothing new is it?

    This post doesn't really tally with the opening post you made...? The feeling depressed bit?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 13
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    jasvinyl wrote: »
    This post doesn't really tally with the opening post you made...? The feeling depressed bit?

    Yes, sorry - should have explained myself a bit better. I have cancers on both sides of my family. Both parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles. Reading the above article wasn't pleasant for me, as you can imagine, but I wanted to also find out what other people might think about the study itself.
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    jasvinyljasvinyl Posts: 14,631
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    Miss_Button wrote: »
    Yes, sorry - should have explained myself a bit better. I have cancers on both sides of my family. Both parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles. Reading the above article wasn't pleasant for me, as you can imagine, but I wanted to also find out what other people might think about the study itself.

    Sorry to hear that.

    I think the study is interesting in that it examines the potential for different cancers other than those suffered by relatives, lifestyle being highlighted alongside genetics as a potential reason as to why, which makes sense.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 681
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    Miss_Button wrote: »
    Yes, sorry - should have explained myself a bit better. I have cancers on both sides of my family. Both parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles. Reading the above article wasn't pleasant for me, as you can imagine, but I wanted to also find out what other people might think about the study itself.

    Sorry to hear that. Remember that risk is not the same as a foregone conclusion, and that since you seem to be well aware of your family's history you are able to be tested for potential genes if deemed necessary. I'd talk to your GP about it :)
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