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If My Mother Or Sister Had Breast Cancer, Does That Mean I Will Probably Get Breast Cancer Too?

Question: If my mother or sister had breast cancer, does that mean I will probably get breast cancer too? Answer:Many, many women are worried about that. If you have a mom or sister diagnosed with breast cancer, then your risk is greater than when you don't have a mom or sister with breast cancer.It's important to look at the whole family history as well as just one individual with breast cancer in your family to get a clearer picture of what your risk is. Women who have multiple family...Full Story
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