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Read about different genes that are linked to hereditary cancer, their associated risks and guidelines for screening, preventing and treating cancers in people with inherited mutations in these genes.

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Other medical concerns for people with inherited  mutations

A rare and serious childhood disease called Fanconi Anemia (FA) can occur in children who inherit a  mutation from both their mother and their father. Children who have FA have blood problems, physical and developmental issues, and an increased risk of cancers such as leukemia and . Children with FA may also develop cancers of the head, neck, skin, gastrointestinal tract or genital tract cancers. Both parents must have an  mutation for a child to have Fanconi anemia. Couples where one partner has a known  mutation may wish to speak with a genetic counselor about testing the other partner prior to having children.

There are options using assisted reproduction technology and preimplantation genetic diagnosis for parents to select embryos that are free of inherited  mutations. 

Last updated March 17, 2022