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Aussie105

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1. Doctors tend to ask if there is a family history if you express concern.

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Tue Aug 29, 2023, 07:54 PM

Aug 2023

Most cancers have an inherited susceptibility component, that is why.

Doesn't mean you will get it, but it's a warning sign to get tested.

Google 'bowel cancer gene' for instance.

(I had 17 polyps removed last colonoscopy. None were nasty, fortunately.)

Who knows, maybe genetic testing at birth may become common. For those parents who are concerned and can afford it.

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Doctors tend to ask if there is a family history if you express concern. Aussie105 Aug 2023 #1

The MUTYH gene? flamingdem Aug 2023 #2