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Since anyone can get a diagnosis of cancer why would a person with a family history of cancer care more about the odds/chances?
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Good question: this isn't fully understood, however it is most probably genetic/environmental , but no clear genetic inheritance pattern, wish you wellness
Answered 3/3/2018
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