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My dad died at 40, his brother 21, and sister 33 all of stomach cancer. their dad also had it and skin cancer. what's the chance of positive cdh1 test?

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Good question: I think it would be worthwhile along with a talk with a geneticist about what may be available.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/31/2016

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