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Is true that uterine cancer is hereditary?
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It can be: Some forms of uterine cancer may be hereditary, especially if there is a strong family history of other close relatives having certain cancers (colon cancer, uterine cancer, for example). Most cases are probably not hereditary, however.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Endometrial cancer: Yes, a small percentage of women with endometrial cancer have a hereditary cancer. It is closely related to colon and ovarian cancer.
Answered 11/21/2012
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