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Many recent studies indicate that it could be. Researchers using lab animals with existing tumors found that diet high in omega 6 made the "... tumors grow faster, larger, and more invasive." (Simopoulos and Robinson, p. 6)
Another study performed in a Los Angeles Veterans Hospital found that the group of men fed a diet high in omega 6 had a mortality rate twice that of men on a traditional diet.
1. What are Omega 3 and Omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Omega 3's and 6's are essential fatty acids, and the "number" refers to the long chain of carbon atoms and polyunsaturates. These omegas were initially discovered by Drs. Burr and Burr in the 1930's, who studied Eskimos and found nearly 0% heart disease and cancer.
2. What are Essential Fatty Acids?
Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids (EFA's) and are considered crucial for normal growth and development (the "good" fats). They cannot be manufactured naturally in the body. You obtain your omega 3's and omega 6's from what you eat.
3. Where are the Primary Sources of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids?
Omega 3 primary sources: is marine food and seal oils.
4. How much Omega 3 and Omega 6 do we need?
What is the Recommended Daily Amount?
Omega 3 and Omega 6 remain "good fats" as long as they are balanced in our diets. Most of the world's major health organizations now suggest a maximum range of between
1-omega 3 to 4-omega 6's (1:4) and 1-omega 3 to 6-omega 6's (1:6) depending on your age and sex.
6. Does an Omega 3 Supplement act like a blood thinner? Does it interfere with the thinning of the blood?
A dose of 1.8g/day EPA (approximately 47-500mg capsules) did not result in any prolongation in bleeding time. But 4g/day increased bleeding time and decreased platelet count with no adverse effects. In human studies, there has never been a case of clinical, even in patients undergoing Angioplasty, while patients were taking fish oil supplements. (Investigated by Saynor et al (70))
Many recent studies indicate that it could be. Researchers using lab animals with existing tumors found that diet high in omega 6 made the "... tumors grow faster, larger, and more invasive." (Simopoulos and Robinson, p. 6) 
