The Interaction of Genetics and Cancer

Certain genetic tests can show if you've inherited a genetic change that increases your risk of cancer. This testing is usually done with a small sample of blood, but it can sometimes be done with saliva, cells from inside the cheek, or skin cells.Not everyone needs to get genetic testing for cancer risk. Your doctor or health care provider can help you decide if you should get tested for genetic changes that increase cancer risk. They will likely ask if you have certain patterns in your personal or family medical history, such as cancer at an unusually young age or several relatives with the same kind of cancer. Although it's possible to order an at-home genetic test on your own, these tests have many drawbacks and are not generally recommended as a way to see whether you have inherited a genetic change that increases cancer risk.This book has a 5 chapters, including: Chapter I, Breast cancer hormone therapy drugs;Chapter II, The effect of hormonal drugs used in prostate and blood cancer;Chapter III, The impact of genetics on cancer;Chapter IV, Human hemoglobin's and their genes;Chapter V, Genetics and diet programs and References.