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Can Family History Of Cancer Increase Chances Of Being Diagnosed With Brain Tumor?
Hello... I was wondering my dad died of bone cancer when I was a year old his mom died of lung cancer and my granny from moms side died of vaginal cancer... Ive been very worried because ive been having symptoms of brain tumor... Of course im going to the doctor to get that checked out but are my chances really high of getting cancer????
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Chance of cancer are high in persons with family history of cancer. Because cancer is genetic disease apnd sime genetic mutation are common and inherited. However you should go for mri brain to diagnose or rule out anty tumour. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Chance of cancer are high in persons with family history of cancer. Because cancer is genetic disease apnd sime genetic mutation are common and inherited. However you should go for mri brain to diagnose or rule out anty tumour. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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