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Is lymphoma inherited?

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Dr. Ephraim Hochberg answered

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Rarely: There is a very small risk of hereditary lymphoma. First degree relatives of patients with myeloma, lymphoma or cll carry a slightly higher chance of getting these diseases.

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Answered 3/11/2016

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No: No familial pattern of any lymphoma.

Answered 1/7/2013

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