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Is CML Leukemia Hereditary?
Question: my father had CML Leukemia…Is it hereditary? Also a very distant cousin has ALL… Is there any way that this is related?
Brief Answer:
Hereditary relation
Detailed Answer:
Hi Patti
I am very sad to hear that your father and cousin are suffering from leukemia.
Heredity can also contribute to leukemia causes. Inherited diseases, like Fanconi anemia and ataxia telangiectasia, increase the chances of developing leukemia. These diseases have an association with an atypical number of chromosomes or defective DNA. Individuals with a family history of hematopoietic malignancies may have a somewhat increased risk for developing leukemia.
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Regards
DR De
Hereditary relation
Detailed Answer:
Hi Patti
I am very sad to hear that your father and cousin are suffering from leukemia.
Heredity can also contribute to leukemia causes. Inherited diseases, like Fanconi anemia and ataxia telangiectasia, increase the chances of developing leukemia. These diseases have an association with an atypical number of chromosomes or defective DNA. Individuals with a family history of hematopoietic malignancies may have a somewhat increased risk for developing leukemia.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.
Regards
DR De
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