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Can cancer be inherited?

Male  42 years old 2018-06-03
My dad died because of cancer. I'm still afraid that I will get cancer. Will cancer be inherited?

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  • BY Penelope Judson 2018-06-03
    If someone in the family has cancer, it is very likely to be passed on to the next generation. The occurrence of human cancer has a great relationship with genetic factors, and the offspring of cancer patients have a significantly higher risk of cancer than the general population.
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