Really unhappy about how my maternal grandmother died of cancer in her early 60s and my aunt on my father's side died of cancer in her early 60s. I'm not just very upset that my family is gone, I'm also upset about the possible presence of these risks for me - ThreadSky

zinniajones.com • 9 days ago

Really unhappy about how my maternal grandmother died of cancer in her early 60s and my aunt on my father's side died of cancer in her early 60s. I'm not just very upset that my family is gone, I'm also upset about the possible presence of these risks for me

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captain-corona.bsky.social•9 days ago

Know the type of cancer. That’s your first step.

zinniajones.com•9 days ago

Maternal grandfather: Breast, then recurrence, then metastatic
Aunt on father's side: Colon, then recurrence, then metastatic

kat1813.bsky.social•9 days ago

If you tell your doc about these occurrences, you can prob start preventative testing earlier, esp colon cancer. With breast screenings, also consider ultrasound if you have dense breast tissue. If you stay ahead of things, it will likely give you some peace of mind. Best wishes. 💗

captain-corona.bsky.social•9 days ago

It’s good you know. I’m assuming you’ve talked with your physician or at least researched what if anything you can do to. Knowledge is a good first step in the fight.

miriparhelion.bsky.social•9 days ago

Colonoscopies for cancer screening usually start at 40 but if other relatives have had colon cancer you may want to look into starting them sooner, read about it and ask your doctor. If you actually get the recommended screenings, you'll be doing better than most people.

miriparhelion.bsky.social•9 days ago

Correction, screening colonoscopies usually start at 45 or 50. Some doctors who perform them are okay with patients remaining fully conscious during them (instead of under sedation) and will let you watch the video display, which seems like something you might find interesting.

miriparhelion.bsky.social•9 days ago

If they're on different sides and they're the only relatives who've had cancer, then as far as I know you're unlikely to have a higher than average risk of cancer. Breast and colon cancer are among the most common cancers and the most common causes of death from cancer.

miriparhelion.bsky.social•9 days ago

The biggest one is lung cancer. If you smoke, reducing or stopping is the probably the most important thing you can do for your health. I know it's hard and this is a particularly difficult time to quit. Vaping is also bad, unclear if it's as bad and I don't think there are statistics on it yet.

missgiven.bsky.social•9 days ago

There is so much cancer on both sides of my family including both parents who died from it. I’ve been diagnosed twice. Keep as up to date on mammos and paps, get some exercise, eat as well as you can, and get rest. We maybe can’t avoid it, but we can keep on top of our health. I’m 60.

missgiven.bsky.social•9 days ago

And for the record, here are the types: lung x 3 people, stomach, bowel, liver, breast, brain, pancreatic, skin, and uterine.

celticboi.bsky.social•8 days ago

My father was a twin, who died of cancer. His other sibling twin is still alive ten years later.

So many factors other than genetics. Genetics doesn't lead to 100% causality. It's more about increasing your risk odds.

Keep protected from the sun, n eat lots of fruits

zinniajones.com•9 days ago

Grandma and aunt Trisha were the best, nicest, most benign and non-abusive and nurturing people in my family who always showed up to care for others, they were so strong, they were so good, and they were gone so early

osephala.bsky.social•9 days ago

it sucks that it’s like that my paternal grandmother who is a terrible fucking person is still alive and she’s the only one I have left I really miss my maternal grandmother she was the kindest sweetest person

dalejack.bsky.social•9 days ago

Obviously a real concern (and real loss). First thing I thought of though is my cousin who expected to die in his 50s because his dad dropped dead of a heart attack at that age. Didn't happen. We gotta take this stuff seriously, but nothing is written.

miriparhelion.bsky.social•9 days ago

Even if you are at an increased risk, nothing's certain. I recently learned that I likely have a hereditary condition that increases the risk of kidney disease. No one in my family has died of kidney disease and as far as I've been able to find out, no one has had more than lab abnormalities. 🤷

miriparhelion.bsky.social•9 days ago

My maternal grandfather died of polio which is an objectively bizarre thing for a 48 year old to die of even when polio was common.

elizmadsen.bsky.social•9 days ago

I am sorry to hear about your grandmother and aunt. Please accept my condolences.

enchantedpencil.bsky.social•8 days ago

Remember not everyone dies of cancer! I have all lot of it on both sides of my family and nobody has died of it yet. Including me beating two different ones. It depends on sooo many factors.

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