There are already specific genetic disorders that can cause HCC, including haemochromatosis, tyrosinaemia, Wilson's disease, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and glycogen storage disease.
Also, it is well known that about 80% of HCC's occur in cirrhotic livers (from a variety of causes).
However, patients without any of the above still develop liver cancer and this is often familial. A number of gene or gene mutations have been mentioned. Eventually, we'll all have total gene profiles that predict our likelihood of developing virtually any cancer.
Best of luck mate.
Dzdayscomin said
May 30, 2015
I was just invited to join a research study thru the Mayo clinic on the study of how our genes determine the susceptibility of getting billary, primary and portal duct liver cancer.
At this point I know very little about it but should have more info after next Fridays blood draw which is all it requires, other than the fact I h ave had cancer.
I will report back more as I learn the specifics of the study.
Duane,
I'll be very interested in your study.
There are already specific genetic disorders that can cause HCC, including haemochromatosis, tyrosinaemia, Wilson's disease, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and glycogen storage disease.
Also, it is well known that about 80% of HCC's occur in cirrhotic livers (from a variety of causes).
However, patients without any of the above still develop liver cancer and this is often familial. A number of gene or gene mutations have been mentioned. Eventually, we'll all have total gene profiles that predict our likelihood of developing virtually any cancer.
Best of luck mate.
I was just invited to join a research study thru the Mayo clinic on the study of how our genes determine the susceptibility of getting billary, primary and portal duct liver cancer.
At this point I know very little about it but should have more info after next Fridays blood draw which is all it requires, other than the fact I h ave had cancer.
I will report back more as I learn the specifics of the study.
Duane