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[TexasWSP]

You don't get cancer if you don't have a "cancer" gene? Is that even true?

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by TexasWSP

You don't get cancer if you don't have a "cancer" gene? Is that even true?

No. It's the most asinine thing I've ever read and I was concerned what I might actually type if I'd responded directly to the freak when I first read it.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by TexasWSP

You don't get cancer if you don't have a "cancer" gene? Is that even true?

Cancer is caused by various genetic mechanisms and epigenetic mechanisms related to aging... It is also caused by viral and/or some microbial infections.

If you talking about the BRCA genes because there is 1 and 2 forms, then depending on the specific mutations you have, yes, you can have cancer--specifically breast for the BRCA mutations.

But there is sporadic Non-hodgkin's polyopsis colon cancer that the genes are affected, but it just happens. It is thought environmental factors--such as asbestos and agent orange--cause this kind of cancer.