by Dr Roshan Daniel | May 23, 2026 | Cancer Genetics
👩⚕️ “Doctor, My Son Was Diagnosed With a Brain Tumor at 22. Could This Be Genetic?” This is one of the most emotional and complex questions families face. While most brain tumors are not inherited, about 5% can be hereditary, meaning they run in families due to...
by Dr Roshan Daniel | May 23, 2026 | Cancer Genetics
👩⚕️ “Doctor, My Daughter Developed a Skin Melanoma at 28. Could It Be Hereditary?” Most skin cancers occur due to sun exposure, UV damage, or environmental factors. However, around 5–10% of melanomas are hereditary, caused by genetic mutations that increase...
by Dr Roshan Daniel | May 21, 2026 | Cancer Genetics
👩⚕️ “Doctor, My Son Was Diagnosed With Leukemia at 25. Could It Be in Our Genes?” Most people think of leukemia and lymphoma as random or environmentally triggered diseases. However, about 5–10% of blood cancers have a hereditary genetic basis, meaning the risk can...
by Dr Roshan Daniel | May 21, 2026 | Cancer Genetics
👩⚕️ “Doctor, My Father Had Liver Cancer at 45, and Now My Uncle Too. Could It Run in the Family?” Most people associate liver cancer with viral hepatitis, alcohol, or fatty liver disease — but a small percentage (about 5–10%) can be hereditary. That means a genetic...
by Dr Roshan Daniel | May 21, 2026 | Cancer Genetics
👩⚕️ “Doctor, My Mother and Aunt Both Had Thyroid Cancer. Should I Be Worried?” Most thyroid cancers happen sporadically — caused by random cell mutations or radiation exposure. However, around 5–10% of thyroid cancers are hereditary, passed through families via...
