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My grandmother may have very advanced ovarian cancer, tests are coming back today. is ovarian cancer hereditary?
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There incresed risk: There is genetic predisposition but most ovarian cancers are not heriditary.If she has brac1;brac2also hnpcc gene.There is increased risk of ovarian cancer if you a menber of your immediate family has ovarian cancer.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Sometimes: Many ovarian cancers are sporadic. However, if you have a family history of ovarian cancer then you will be at some increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. The level of risk depends on your family history and if you are brca positive or not. Important to discuss with your doctor to determine overall risk and discuss risk reduction plan.
Answered 2/23/2014
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