syöpätaipumuksen
Syöpätaipumus, also known as cancer predisposition or hereditary cancer syndrome, refers to an increased risk of developing cancer due to an inherited genetic mutation. These mutations are present in a person's germline cells and can be passed down through families. While not everyone who inherits a mutation will develop cancer, they have a significantly higher probability compared to the general population.
Several genes have been identified that, when mutated, significantly increase the risk of certain cancers. For
The inheritance pattern of these mutations is typically autosomal dominant, meaning that only one copy of the
Diagnosing a cancer predisposition often involves genetic counseling and testing. If a specific mutation is identified,