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Is their there significant risk of cancer or disease with asymptomatic cystic fibrosis carrier? should one be worried?
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No Risks For You: Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease causing secretions from mucus & sweat glands to thicken which interferes with function of many organs, mainly lungs, GI tract, & more. It is inherited as autosomal recessive pattern meaning a gene must be inherited from both parents. Having only 1 gene is the carrier state meaning you can pass along the gene but there are no risks related to CF for a carrier.
Answered 1/1/2016
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