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...
by Dr Roshan Daniel | May 21, 2026 | Cancer Genetics
👩⚕️ “Doctor, My Baby Was Diagnosed With Retinoblastoma. Could This Be Genetic?” Retinoblastoma — the most common eye cancer in children — is often diagnosed before the age of five. While many cases occur by chance, about 40% are hereditary, meaning the genetic...
by Dr Roshan Daniel | May 19, 2026 | Cancer Genetics
A 40-year-old woman came to my clinic anxious because both her mother and aunt had breast cancer. Her first question was simple: “Does that mean I’ll get it too? Can I predict it with genetic testing for breast cancer?” This question echoes in many families. Breast...
