Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is heart cancer genetic?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Unknown: Cardiac tumors are so rare, there are no treatment guidelines or clinical trials to answer any questions about them. Most tumors in the heart come from other places and don't originate from the heart itself. The one true "heart cancer" is a cardiac sarcoma. As far as we know, it is not genetic.
Answered 2/2/2017
6.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How come there is not cancer for the heart. Is this because it is a muscle?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Do bluetooth heart rate monitors cause cancer risk?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can cancer chemotherapy contribute to heart failure?
13 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Was has a better chance mortality rate cornary heart disease or cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
