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Grandma had a tumor operartion and after some years diagnosed with cancer. my mother had similar type of tumor operation(fibroid uterus) 4 years back. now worried about my mother. as cancer is genetic in many cases . what should i do now?

Q: grandma had a tumor operartion and after some years diagnosed with cancer. my mother had similar type of tumor operation(fibroid uterus) 4 years back. now worried about my mother. as cancer is genetic in many cases . what should i do now?

: Have your regular check ups. and stop worrying. Fibroids are very common and not pre cancerous, Good Luck

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Have your regular check ups. and stop worrying. Fibroids are very common and not pre cancerous, Good Luck

Answered 12/8/2022

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A member asked:

Grandma had a tumor operartion and after some years diagnosed with cancer. my mother had similar type of tumor operation(fibroid uterus) 4 years back. now worried about my mother. as cancer is genetic in many cases . what should i do now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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