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Could my grandmother have cancer?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Sure: Just as anybody else could. I'm not sure the nature of your question but why don't you ask her? If she's sick, maybe she should be evaluated by a physician but in the end, it is her prerogative, not anyone else's.

Answered 4/14/2014

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