Y chromosome loss could be the first sign of cancer

Y chromosome loss could be the first sign of cancer

As far as our genetic library goes, the Y chromosome seems like a mere pamphlet. Just ask any cell with a pair of X chromosomes if it feels overly bothered by that trivial loss of DNA.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body and MindTags: Oesophageal cancer, Tumors, Y-chromosome, Genetics, Diagnosis

Why Y Chromosome Loss Triggers Cancer: What Men Need to Know - Archyworldys

According to research published in JCI Insights in 2026, the loss of the Y chromosome in men’s body tissue creates a pre-neoplastic field effect that can pave the way for cancer to develop. Led by physician-scientist Dr. Dan Theodorescu at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, a team of researchers analyzed 1,000 tissue samples from ...

Y Chromosome Loss Linked to Early Cancer Risk in Men

A study led by Dr Dan Theodorescu at the University of Arizona Cancer Center has found that loss of the Y chromosome in men’s body tissue may help cancer