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Is it true that lung cancer genetic?
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Possibly: Some families seem more prone but takes smoking r asbestos or another set of irritants for many.
Answered 8/19/2013
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Not likely: The predisposition to develop lung cancer can occur in families, but there is no direct link between lung cancer and a specific genetic condition.
Answered 8/22/2013
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