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Help please! is cancer purely genetic or can you get it without family history?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

No: Cancer is really a catchall word for many different diseases. Some have a strong genetic (hereditary) component but others are caused by viral infections, contact with noxious chemicals, ionizing radiation and many other causes. A thorough checkup and consultation with your internist will set your mind at ease.

Answered 5/30/2017

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