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| Genetics and Cancer |
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Mutations (changes) in certain genes can make cancer more likely to develop. Learn about the different kinds of genes that can be involved in cancer, how some can be passed from parents to children, and what genetic testing can reveal about cancer risk.
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| Genetic tests are done to see if a person has a certain gene
change (mutation) known to increase the risk for a specific condition
or disease (such as cancer), or to confirm a suspected mutation in an
individual or family.
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| The 2 main types of genes that are now recognized as playing a role in cancer are oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes.
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| Cancer is a disease of abnormal gene function. Learn more about cancer genes that can be inherited.
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