When it comes to cancer genetics, learning about your family’s cancer history can help you learn about your own health. It can even help determine if you may be at risk for an inherited cancers like breast, colorectal, ovarian, prostate or uterine cancer, which sometimes run in the family.
Keep in mind that just a small portion of cancers – about 5 to 10% – are actually inherited. More cancers – about one-half – are related to lifestyle choices like smoking, radon gas, not exercising and making unhealthy food choices.
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