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What are the chances of getting ovarian cancer at 24? no family history
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Very unlikely: Ovarian cancer typically occurs in older women, after menopause, with an average age of around 60. It's very rare at your age, although they can also be associated with people with a family history of breast and colon cancers.
Answered 5/30/2016
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