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How Genetics May Affect Ovarian Cancer Risk
Updated September 28, 2020 A woman’s risk for ovarian cancer depends on many different factors, from age, to hormones, to environment; but genetics also play a role. So, if a relative was affected—or you have ovarian cancer yourself—you may want to consi...
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How Genetics May Affect Ovarian Cancer Risk
Is Pancreatic Cancer Hereditary?
Updated: February 21, 2020 If someone in your family has had pancreatic cancer, you may wonder, “Am I at risk for it too?” Some cancers do have genetic ties, and pancreatic cancer is one of them. It is a possible risk factor that shouldn’t be ignored....
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Is Pancreatic Cancer Hereditary?
Colorectal Cancer: Does Your Family History Put You At Risk?
Updated 2/26/2021 When it comes to understanding your risk of getting colorectal cancer—a leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide—a valuable consideration is your family history of the disease. As many as 1 in 5 people who develop colorectal cancer hav...
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Colorectal Cancer: Does Your Family History Put You At Risk?
Genetic Counseling for Cancer: Things to Know
Updated: February 10, 2020 A lot of people think that cancer “runs in the family,” but the truth is that fewer than 10 percent of cancers are the direct result of a genetic defect . Still, patients are increasingly referred for genetic counselin...
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Genetic Counseling for Cancer: Things to Know
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