This document explores the role of genetic factors in the development of cancer. It categorizes genes involved in cancer into tumor suppressor genes, proto-oncogenes, and DNA repair genes. It also discusses specific genes like ATM, BRCA1/2, RB1, APC, p53, and Ras, along with their functions and associated cancers. The text highlights the interplay between genetic predisposition and environmental factors, and the concept of epigenetic modifications.
genetics
cancer
biology