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Cancer history in family
Answered by
Lisa Kessler, MS, CGC - Hereditary Disorders, hemochromatosis, Patient Outreach
DNA Direct
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Cancer history in family
by Madita, Sep 28, 2007 05:26AM
My grandfather from father side died with brain cancer in age of 38, his sister had a breast cancer. My both parents and my sister and brother are healthy. I am very worried about the headaches I often get. Do I have an increased cancer risk?
Thank you,
Madita, 25
Thank you,
Madita, 25
Doctor's Answer
by Lisa Kessler, MS, CGC, Oct 01, 2007 07:08PM
, Oct 01, 2007 07:08PMTo: Madita
It may help you to meet with a genetic counselor who can thoroughly review the cancer in your family including detailed information about ages of diagnosis and information about pathology if available. After reviewing the detailed family history, a genetic counselor will be able to discuss the risks in your family, and what they mean for you. You can find a genetic counselor in your area through the National Society of Genetic Counselor’s website. It is also important to see your doctor for any symptoms that you are experiencing for a complete work up, and it is helpful to share your family history information with your physician as well.
Member Comments (2)
by pelusa, Oct 02, 2007 04:39PM
To: madita
at the age of 45 I was hit with breast cancer.Cancer does NOT run in my family so as u can imaged I was totally in shock, THANK GOD i cougth it on time [montly self check] GOOD LUCK
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