Knowing the Difference Between Inherited and Acquired Cancers Can Save Lives

Cancer is generally thought of as an acquired disease resulting from an accumulation of genetic mutations that causes things to go terribly wrong. Huntsman Cancer investigator and University of Utah professor of oncology, Joshua Schiffman, MD, is on a mission to let physicians and patients know that in the case of childhood cancers, there is a good chance that some are inherited. Knowing this information can make a big difference in patient care and in preventing cancer in family members.