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What Are The Chances Of Cancer If The Parent Died Of Cancer?

My Mother died of cancer this year ( both lungs, pancreas, adrenal gland, liver and the source of the cancer is unknown- speculated as ovarian or colon). Should I call my Dr to update profile or go in for a check up? Had a tumor wrapped around my ovaries 6 years ago that was non cancerous. Had a breast spot that was not cancerous a year ago. Since i am at a higher risk than realized, I guess I should say, should I inform my Dr?
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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it would be better if you get periodically screened for cancer. Screening guidelines exist for cancer cervix (annual PAP smear), cancer breast (breast self examination and annual mammography) and colon cancer screening in high risk individuals by periodic colonoscopy.
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What Are The Chances Of Cancer If The Parent Died Of Cancer?

it would be better if you get periodically screened for cancer. Screening guidelines exist for cancer cervix (annual PAP smear), cancer breast (breast self examination and annual mammography) and colon cancer screening in high risk individuals by periodic colonoscopy.