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Can cancer be an unpredictable life event?
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Yes: Some people are at an increased risk due to family history or habits or exposures such as smoking ; however, you can't predict for sure who will and who won't get cancer. If you are concerned or if you have a family history, please see your doctor.
Answered 1/12/2015
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