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How rare is a positive cdh1 test? my dad & two of his siblings died of stomach cancer before 40, youngest was 21. considering genetic testing
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Just get it: You have asked more than once and this shows determination. That is commendable. It may be pricey but you want to know. Just that desire, well educated, is reason enough. A clinical geneticist may be a helpful guide.
Answered 11/28/2017
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