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Can cancer run in family ?
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Yes: Yes. Depends on the specific cancer, etc.
Answered 4/26/2013
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Yep: Because of inherited traits and/or shared exposures. Depends on the type of cancer involved. Check with your doc about the need to see a specialist with expertise in inherited cancers and risk assessment.
Answered 5/3/2013
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