Genetic and Environmental Factors in Cancer Development
Cancer is influenced by both genetic predisposition and environmental exposures. This session will explore:
- Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: Discussing common syndromes like Lynch syndrome and BRCA mutations, and their implications for family members.
- Environmental Risk Factors: How exposures such as smoking, radiation, and carcinogens contribute to cancer risk.
- Gene-Environment Interactions: Understanding how genes and environmental factors work together to influence cancer risk.