Wed May 1, 07:19
Welfare & Society
Hi everybody,
Let me introduce myself first! I am Sofie van Uden, from Nistelrode and have been working as a researcher/PhD at Radboud University Medical Center since September. As a PhD student within the Genetics department, I am involved in a 4-year study that focuses on hereditary cancer in young people and young adults (18-30 years). We are convinced that heredity plays an important role in some of the cancers that develop at this young age. However, the genetic causes are not always investigated in people who develop cancer in young adulthood, because it is unclear for many tumor types to what extent hereditary predisposition plays a role. But it is very important for the patient to know whether they have a hereditary predisposition to developing cancer, so that targeted measures can be taken for the early detection or even prevention of cancer in close relatives or a second or third tumor. at the patient himself.
Using advanced techniques and analyses, I will work in the coming years to better understand the hereditary causes of cancer at a young age! Once we know better how often hereditary predisposition plays a role in young adults, we can make recommendations to implement genetic testing in daily practice. Which could lead to earlier detection, prevention and treatment for these cancer patients and their relatives in the future.
I am proud to say that my research is funded by the Dutch Cancer Society. This shows that the money raised is actually used for research to better understand cancer with the aim of preventing, treating and improving the quality of life.
Donations for Team Nisseroi and the Alpe d’ HuZes are therefore very welcome, every euro counts: https://www.
