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Which is a example of a known type of inherited cancer?
retinoblastoma
Is retinoblastoma cancer a inherited cancer?
In layman's terms... There is a potential for the disease to have a genetic component that can be passed onto the children. However it is quite rare for retinoblastoma to be caused by a genetic reason. In summary.. There is the potential but unlikely
Is there genetic testing for retinoblastoma?
Yes, there is, and it is recommended if you have a family history of retinoblastoma. One lab that performs genetic testing is Retinoblastoma Solutions,
Can retinoblastoma be sex linked?
Retinoblastoma is not a sex-linked condition. It is typically caused by mutations in the RB1 gene and can occur in individuals of any sex. It is an autosomal dominant condition, meaning an affected individual only needs one copy of the mutated gene to develop the disease.
What is the prognosis for people with intraocular retinoblastoma?
Individuals with intraocular retinoblastoma who do not have trilateral retinoblastoma usually have a good survival rate with a 90% chance of disease-free survival for five years.
Is retinoblastoma life threatening?
Yes it can be if not treated quickly. My daughter has retinoblastoma, but it was treated when she was 6 months old...she is now 6 and is in remission. :)
What prevention methods are there to retinoblastoma?
Retinoblastoma is not preventable. In addition, most other types of eye tumors are thought to be partly genetic as of the early 2000s.
Tumor of embryonic retinal cells IS CALLED?
The tumor of embryonic retinal cells is called retinoblastoma. It is a rare type of eye cancer that typically affects young children. It develops in the retina, the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye.
What chromosomes does Retinoblastoma effect?
The XYZ Chromosome
What kind of cancer did Jeff Healey die of?
retinoblastoma
Which is malignant tumor of the eye that is known to be hereditary?
Retinoblastoma
Can retinoblastoma be prevented?
Although retinoblastoma cannot be prevented, appropriate screening and surveillance should be applied to all at-risk individuals to ensure that the tumor(s) are diagnosed at an early stage.
