Your grandmother had breast cancer but your mom doesn't Could you get breast cancer?

Answer 1

Breast cancer is not inherited so your baby will not have Breast cancer just because his/her grandmother does. However, the child may possibly be at a greater risk in later life. There is absolutely no reason to worry now, but it's good to be aware and careful in screening for breast cancer in the future. It is definitely a good idea to mention the baby's grandmother's illness to his/her paediatrician.

Answer 2

If you are female, the risks are much higher that you will develop it. There are genetic studies available that can tell you your predisposition. Otherwise, mammograms for daughters of women with breast cancer start much younger and performed much more often as well as self-breast exams.

Answer 3

Breast cancer is thought to have a genetic or hereditary component. If a close female relative contracted cancer, you'll want to pay extra attention in learning how to do a good monthly exam on yourself and seeing your doctor on a regular schedule. Keep your appointments. Advances in science, blood tests and medicine continually improve a woman's (and man's) chances of surviving breast cancer.

There's another school of thought. Some scientists have found a link with low levels of vitamin D in the blood and increased cancer rates. This is not yet hard science, yet, but there is already a lot of supporting data for it. So, taking vitamins is a personal decision, and some recommend against it. Some recommend taking a minimum of 1,000 to 2,000 IUs (international units) of Vitamin D daily. Again, that's a personal decision for you and you can do further research on that.

Additionally there has been research about a link with mice in the house (even pet mice), and females who live in these homes having higher rates of breast cancer. This is an older study; the Vitamin D studies are recent.

It goes without saying: Don't smoke. If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation or don't drink. Maintain a healthy weight (obesity is related to higher cancer rates) and exercise regularly. I'll update this when I come across new information. My friends, stay well. SAMANTHA HART Cares4u

Answer 4

The outcome depends at what stage of the development the cancer has been detected. If detected very early (may be occasionally by routine mamography, when patient had no idea that she is suffering from cancer), mastectomy with anti cancer drugs are sufficient. When cancer is spread over the near by lymph system and nodes or to distant organs, means there is metastasis then in addition to what is meant earlier gamma ray therapy could be needed. If it severe, paliative care is suggested only

Answer 5

Yes, you could.

You have a strong possibility of getting it.You can't be sure you will get it, but you have an increased chance of doing so.