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Is it possible that a person without is it possible thatcer get is it possible thatcer from a transplanted body part that has malignant is it possible thatcer?
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Yes: While quite unusual, a cancer can be transferred with the transplanted organ. For example, there have been cases of melanomas transferred from the donor to the recipient with a kidney, liver, lung, etc.. This is tragic and requires the best attempt to obtain a history from the donor (family) about any prior cancers and treatments.
Answered 10/4/2016
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