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GENES AND CANCER

Recognizing that cancer results from abnormal changes to cells allows you to understand your pet’s risk. Learn what genetic changes occur and how they lead to cancer development in your beloved pet.

genes behind cancer

Understanding the basic science of genetics is the first step.

  • Genetics 101
  • What is DNA?
  • What are genes?
  • What are chromosomes?
  • Dominant and recessive allelese explained
  • What are sex-linked traits?
  • Genomes, genotypes and phenotypes
genetic testing for cancer

Discover what genetic testing is available for cancer.

  • Genetic testing for cancer overview
  • What are genetic disorders?
  • How can cancer risk be tested?
  • Types of genetics tests available for pets?
  • How is a genetic test performed?
  • Understanding your pet's genetic test report
  • What to do after you receive your pet's results?
relationship between genes and cancer

Learn more about the genetic changes that lead to cancer.

  • Relationship Between Genes and Cancer Overview
  • What is mutation?
  • Types of mutations
  • How do mutations lead to cancer?
genes that cause cancer

Understanding more about what genes cause cancer.

  • Genes that cause Cancer overview
  • What are oncogenes?
  • What are tumor suppressor genes?
  • Oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes

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