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Is Leukemia Hereditary In Nature?
Hi one of my family member has had cancer lekumia died from it. and now someone else has cancer in my family. was wondering what all cancers should i get checked for. could i ever get cancer in the future i'm healthy now i shouldn't get it right. i'm worried.
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, leukemia s are hereditary in nature. And chances are high if family members are died due to leukemia.
So better to get done regular annual check up with tumour markers like AFP, HCG, LDH,ALP levels etc.
Cancers other than leukemia, which can be hereditary are
1. Prostate
2. Breast
3. Lung
4. Colon etc.
So better to get done annual body check up for early detection of cancer.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, leukemia s are hereditary in nature. And chances are high if family members are died due to leukemia.
So better to get done regular annual check up with tumour markers like AFP, HCG, LDH,ALP levels etc.
Cancers other than leukemia, which can be hereditary are
1. Prostate
2. Breast
3. Lung
4. Colon etc.
So better to get done annual body check up for early detection of cancer.
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