Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. The disease causes confusion for the patient, their family members and the community. However, by performing cancer gene testing to find gene mutations, the patient can be aware of the disease early, thereby having effective treatment measures.

Mutations in mitochondrial DNA can cause many serious diseases and are inherited through the maternal line. Recently, doctors in the field of preventing the transmission of disease-causing mtDNA mutations have successfully researched and created a baby with three parents using the technique of replacing mitochondria in cells combined with artificial insemination.

About 5-10% of cancer cases are thought to be related to genetic mutations that can be inherited or passed down in families. Carrying genetic mutations does not mean you will get cancer, however, the mutations can increase the risk of certain cancers or certain types of cancer.

Breast cancer is the most common and leading cause of death in women. In particular, staging is a very important prognostic factor in breast cancer treatment. To be able to accurately assess the stage, doctors need to do a physical examination and use a variety of imaging tests to survey the structure and extent of invasion of the tumor.

Changes (mutations) in genes that increase the risk of cancer can be passed on from generation to generation. This article provides information to answer the question of whether your cancer and that of your family are caused by a genetic mutation.