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Genetic Cancers

Due to genetics, some people are predisposed to certain types of cancers. Learn about the screening processes and how they can prevent cancer.
Learning About Genetic Cancer, Counseling and Testing
Exploration of genetic cancers, genetic counseling and testing.
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Breast and ovarian cancers are both caused by the same gene. Learn what how it becomes hereditary, what genes are involved, and how to determine if you carry it.
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Learn about hereditary colorectal cancer and HNCC, the syndrome that accounts for half of cases of hereditary colorectal cancer.
Hereditary Prostate Cancer
Hereditary prostate cancer accounts for up to 10% of cases diagnosed. A look into how it becomes hereditary and the genetic testing that is available.
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