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The risk of some cancers depends on genetic factors, so if a member of your family has had the disease listed below, you should get tested.
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- The record holder gave birth to a total of 69 children
The most fertile woman in history gave birth to 69 children. This happened in Our Country in the XNUMXth century. Interestingly, all of her pregnancies were multiple.
- Endometrium – structure, endometrial cycle, fertilization, diagnostics, diseases [EXPLAINED]
The endometrium is the mucosa that naturally lines the uterine cavity. It can have a different thickness depending on the age of the woman and the phase of the cycle …
- Thyroid diseases – symptoms, treatment, Karolina’s history
It looks inconspicuous, like a few centimeters long butterfly hidden inside the neck. But when it goes crazy, the butterfly turns into a monster that can destroy your life.
1/ 5 Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma This is a malignant tumor of the eye. It occurs most often in children. The disease is caused by a mutation that blocks the production of the retinoblastoma protein. The first symptoms of the disease are strabismus or the appearance of a white reflection in the eye. It is recommended that family members of the sick person test for the gene mutation RB1. Frequent check-ups give a very high probability of a cure if a tumor develops. photo: Shutterstock
2/ 5 Cowden team
Cowden team This condition is characterized by multiple tumors throughout the body. They are not malignant in nature, but may hinder the proper functioning of the organ in which they occur. In addition, people who suffer from Cowden syndrome have been shown to be more likely to develop cancers of the ovary, breast and thyroid gland. People who are suspected of having the disease are checked for visual signs of the disease and a gene test is performed PTEN. fot. Shutterstock
3/ 5 Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome This disease is one of the types of colon cancer. Interestingly, it can be caused by a mutation in one of as many as six genes responsible for DNA repair. Most often, the change occurs in the genes hMSH2 i hMLH1. This type of bowel cancer is usually located on the right side of the bowel. He is not sensitive to chemotherapy, but his prognosis is good. photo: Shutterstock
4/ 5 Hereditary cancer of the breast and ovary
Hereditary cancer of the breast and ovary These are the most common diseases that develop in people with a mutation in their genes BRAC1 i BRCA2. People who have been found to have the mutation are recommended preventive examinations in the following scheme: – monthly breast self-examination, – manual breast examination by a doctor every 6 months, – once a year breast ultrasound, – MRI or mammography once a year, – once a year Vaginal ultrasound, – once a year examination of the tumor marker CA 125. photo: Shutterstock
5/5 Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma It is a malignant tumor of the kidney that occurs in children. Symptoms include abdominal sweat, abdominal pain, haematuria, fever, hypertension, and sometimes a palpable tumor in the abdomen. The disease is caused by a mutation in one of two genes: WT1 or WT2. fot. Shutterstock