In the publication, “Tumour predisposition and cancer syndromes as models to study gene-environment interactions,” Carbone and collaborators discuss recent evidence indicating that cancer most often results from the interaction between an individual’s genetics and exposure to environmental carcinogens. They emphasize that the risk of developing cancer upon exposure to carcinogens varies due to gene mutations that can make certain individuals much more susceptible than others.
“By identifying those who carry genetic mutations, we can implement more effective prevention and early detection strategies targeting those who are most vulnerable, and thus, we have a much greater impact in saving lives from cancer,” said Carbone.
