Is there a cancer gene and if so, what are my chances on getting cancer?

On my dad's side of the family, my Great grandfather had cancer and died, my grandfather and grandmother has cancer and my dad had cancer and died from it. Im not completely sure if ky great grandmother had cancer, i know she died at a young age, my grandmother had trouble talking about. I'm not sure of my mom's side, alot of my mom's side has addiction issues.

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SomeMichGuy · M Best Comment

There are genetic components to SEVERAL cancers, but it seems to depend upon the major type (prostate, for instance) as well as the specific actual form.

The DNA bits which have been identified as being associated with a particular cancer are "markers" for that type. It was Angelina Jolie who opted to have a double mastectomy when testing showed she had the marker(s) for the same VERY aggressive breast cancer which killed her mother.

But lifestyle and other things (exposure to certain things, etc.) make a big difference, too.

You need to look into the specific cancers as much as possible. You could also have genetic screening done.

SomeMichGuy · M

Thank you very much, @Itsjustbrit; I hope you know that there are definitely lifestyle aspects which affect all kinds of health issues, too.

It's really commendable for you to look into this at an age where it can really make a difference. 😊👍