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If breast cancer runs in your family are you more prone to ovarian cancer?

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Yes, if gene present: There is a specific gene that can be tested to see if you have a susceptibility to breast, ovarian or colon cancer.

Dr Tavarez agreed

Answered 1/30/2016

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