Swati Deshmukh Swati Deshmukh Asked 6 months ago

Does breast cancer skip a generation?

Both my paternal grandmother and my mother had breast cancer, but my aunt (my mom's sister) didn't. Someone told me it can 'skip a generation'. Is it true that breast cancer can skip a generation in families?

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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I tried many herbal methods for general health, but when it comes to family history, you cannot rely on luck. It does not always neatly 'skip' a generation; it can affect any generation if the gene is there. Please get regular checkups done at the hospital instead of guessing.

Nidhi Saxena Nidhi Saxena Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I totally get it, trying to figure out family risks can be so scary and confusing. But medically, there is no guarantee that it will skip a generation. It is always safer to share your family history with a doctor who can guide you on your actual risk.

Amit Patwardhan Amit Patwardhan Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I wish genetics skipped generations as easily as I skip my diet plans! But seriously, breast cancer doesn't follow a fixed skipping pattern. If it is in your family tree, it's best to be alert and get regular clinical exams done.

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Kamlesh Prasad Kamlesh Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Aisa koi bharosa nahi hai ki yeh ek peedhi chhod kar aayega. Hamare parivar mein toh lagatar dhyan rakhna padta hai. Aap sabhi mahilao ka samay par doctor se janch zaroor karayein.

Sumit Kohli Sumit Kohli Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Nahi yaar, aisa koi rule nahi hai ki ek generation skip karega. Haan, risk badh jata hai agar family mein kisi ko ho, par kisi bhi generation ko ho sakta hai. So regular doctor checkup karwana hi safe hai, na?

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

There is no rule that it skips a generation, so don't risk it. Genetic testing can be expensive, but you can start with regular mammograms in government hospitals which are very affordable. Plan your medical budget to include these yearly screenings.

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Vikram Kamath Vikram Kamath Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No, the 'skipping a generation' concept is a myth. Genetic mutations like BRCA can be passed down directly to any generation. Save yourself the stress of guessing and get a proper medical consultation and screening schedule set up.

Savitri Hegde Savitri Hegde Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

In my years of teaching yoga, I have seen that genetic patterns do not follow simple rules. It can appear in consecutive generations or skip them entirely. Along with maintaining a calm mind and body, regular clinical screening is absolutely essential.

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