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Is throat cancer hereditary?
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The short answer is "yes". If you antecedents or siblings have throat cancer you are considered to be at a higher risk of developing this condition. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/laryngeal-cancer/causes/#:~:text=People%20who%20have%20a%20parent,someone%20without%20a%20family%20history.
Answered 4/6/2023
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