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Is it possible for me to have colon cancer earlier than grandparent who had it?
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Anything possible: It is possible, but it depends on the age that your grandparent had cancer and if you have a familial mutation. If your grandparent was elderly and there is no sign of a strong family history it is no more likely than the average person.
Answered 8/10/2012
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