Are brain tumars genetic?
Answer:
some tumors could certainly be of genetic origin.
however, exposure to certain toxic materials at work,
labs, even schools can start some cells to grow at irregular rates.
tumors of different types can grow at different rates and to
much different sizes.
there are genetic screenings available, some quite expensive to see if you carry a gene for a tumor of a specific type.
i would try to find out what type of tumor your uncle died of,
and then, if you feel it necessary, do the blood or tissue test to see if you have that gene.
joe
Tumors in general are not genetic, however it has been shown that people who get a certian type of cancer (like skin) the kids of that person seem to have a higher risk.
No not really...although your risks may increase a small amount if someone in your family has had a certain type of cancer it does not mean you are going to get it!
Brain Cancer is a very rare cancer which makes it even less likely it is genetic!
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