Likely to get cancer based on family history?

Question

My maternal great-grandma died of colon cancer. My maternal grandma died of colon cancer. Lets say my mom gets it and dies from it as well... am I very likely to get it, too?

Thanks.

Answer 1

maybe but sometimes it will skip a generation so you may be in some luck!!!

Answer 2

You can take certain precautions to avoid cancer. There are vitamin supplements and certain vegetables. (All the green ones) that help you fight cancer.

My family has breast cancer and other cancers as well all over it. I am not going to let stop me from believing that I will lead a healthy cancer free life. Good luck  

Answer 3

Yes, you have more of a risk of getting cancer because it is in your family, schedule a colon cancer screening at least once a year, and if you are experiencing strange symptoms go to your doctor immediately.

Answer 4

Unfortunately, yes. Cancer runs through blood lines. You have a greater chance of getting cancer because it is common in your family.  

Answer 5

THIS IS PREVENTABLE.

here's one big NO-NO: DO NOT EXPECT TO GET CANCER. expecting it to happen will make it a reality

Answer 6

Yes and No. 2% of cancers of genetic. Colon cancer is caused by a surplus of harsh food sitting in you colon. The reason that some cancers are prevalent in some families is the have the predominance to EAT and live in the same places. There fore you would all be subjected to the same toxins. An overabundance of any toxins/pesticide and a weak immune system (which is the key to cancer fighting) will be where your answer lies. For yourself I would recommend getting some knowledge on colon cleanses.

Answer 7

Hereditary cancer is rare - only 5 - 10% of all cancer cases are due to hereditary factors.

In the case of colon cancer,  fewer than 5% of cases are due to hereditary factors. (figures from Cancer Research UK).

It's the second most common cancer among women; getting older is the biggest risk factor  and 8 out of 10 cases are diagnosed in people over 60.

You don't say how old your g/grandma and your grandma were at diagnosis; cancer that is diagnosed after the age of 50 is less likely to be hereditary.

As I said, colon cancer's  rarely hereditary , but a few people are born with a much higher-than-average risk of bowel cancer because they have inherited a faulty gene from one of their parents;  in such cases there  will often be a strong history of bowel cancer in their family.

So while it may be coincidence, you would be wise to investigate a genetic link. Talk to your doctor

Answer 8

I am a survivor of prostate cancer. Cancer ran in my family, but I really do not think that hereditary cancer is too prevalent. Take precautions by seeing a doctor often. Have tests ran. Even if you do have cancer in your lifetime, most cancers can now be cured. I am cancer free for four years now. By the Grace of God.