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Could you tell me what are my chances of getting ovarian cancer if my grandmother had it & passed away from it?

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Some ovarian ca: Is genetic, and you can be tested, along with your relatives for the brca genes.

Answered 5/4/2013

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A member asked:

Could you tell me what are my chances of getting ovarian cancer if my grandmother had it & passed away from it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered

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