Cancer

Genetics and Risk, This Week on Your Cancer Today(TM)

Published in Cancer Weekly, December 4th, 2007

Although only 25% of all cancers are due to genetic factors, patients that are aware of their family history are more able to be on the lookout for the early warning signs of cancer. This week, we examine the issue of genetic links to cancer from both a medical and psychological prospective.

Cancer does run in families, but Dr. Stan Wasbin, Medical Director for Your Cancer Today, suggests it is misleading to think of cancer as a group of genetic diseases. He suggests we look at the link between genetics and cancer as a "non-modifiable risk factor."

Kim Banks, from St. Joseph's Hospital Genetic counseling program works with patients to help them...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2007-12-04)

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