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I have bladder cancer my daughter has been told to have the test every 3 years as her auntie died of it as well is this right thanks ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Bladder Ca: Bladder cancer is NOT hereditary! Fact is it may be related to environmental factors! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 11/12/2014

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A member asked:

I have bladder cancer my daughter has been told to have the test every 3 years as her auntie died of it as well is this right thanks ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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