Common cancers share familial susceptibility: implications for cancer genetics and counselling

Conclusions A strong family history of cancer, regardless of tumour type, increases cancer risk of family members and calls for mechanistic explanations. Our data provide tools for counselling of patients with cancer with both low and high familiar risks.
Source: Journal of Medical Genetics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Tags: Prostate cancer, Urological cancer Original article Source Type: research