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If someone gets cancer at the age 80+ is it genetic? and none of his family has it? how likely are we in risk of getting it?

Q: if someone gets cancer at the age 80+ is it genetic? and none of his family has it? how likely are we in risk of getting it?

: There are some cancers that follow genetic patterns and some that follow a more episodic/spontaneous one, A visit with a clinical geneticist, usually affiliated with medical schools, teaching or children's hospitals, could review your family tree and the cancer you cite to give a well-reasoned answer to your question.

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There are some cancers that follow genetic patterns and some that follow a more episodic/spontaneous one, A visit with a clinical geneticist, usually affiliated with medical schools, teaching or children's hospitals, could review your family tree and the cancer you cite to give a well-reasoned answer to your question.

Answered 8/14/2022

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If someone gets cancer at the age 80+ is it genetic? and none of his family has it? how likely are we in risk of getting it?

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