Cell: Hereditary Cancer

Hereditary Cancer
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Hereditary Cancer
Hereditary cancer includes all types of cancer that develops because of gene mutation passed from a parent to child. Inheritance of gene mutation does not mean a person might develop cancer, but it increases the risks of having cancer. According to research, cancer is not inherited, but the gene mutation that increases the chances of developing various types of cancer is the one that may be passed from parent to child (Ellis, 2011). This paper discusses the common types of hereditary cancer.
The commonly inherited types of cancer include:
Breast cancer
All types of breast cancer are caused by multiple gene mutation. Sometimes the initial mutation can be inherited or may occur after conception. Inherited gene mutation is said to be responsible of all 27% cases of breast cancer. There are two types of mutation associated with early breast cancer in many families. These include BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is said run across some families. ...