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Great aunt on my dad's side said her, and her brother, and sister had colon cancer. could i get it too?
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Yes: yes anybody can get it, some people are predisposed genetically. Family history is important, but mainly on first degree family members (father, mother, brother / sister).
Answered 5/15/2014
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