If my family has had a past of cancer related deaths am i at high risk?
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Yes you are in risk. Depending the type of Cancer they suffered. (you don't say), some types of cancer are more dangerous than other.
You are suppose to start checking for an early diagnosis at least 10 years before than the youngest member of your family has been diagnosed.
For example if your father was diagnosed at the age of 43 and he was the youngest member of the family diagnosed with cancer, then you should start visiting your doctor at the age of 33.
Unfortunately, if 2 or more members of the same family has been diagnosed with the same type of cancer, the risk in all members of the family increase.
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start now and get regular check ups from the doctor
YES.
Make sure you get colonoscopy regularly, PSA done regularly and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER smoke!
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you should start taking precautions when born but you can do the best by regular check-up and cancer screening to detect any early signs of cancer, yes you are high risk but no there is no gaurantee that you will be a cancer patient You are at a very high risk. Make sure you get exams often and stay healthy
You need to get checked my a doctor every six months to be safe.
If your family has had a past of cancer, especially if it was the same type everytime, you might be genetically predisposed to have cancer. But really, it all depends on the type of cancer it was. Not all cancers are genetic. If you are worried, you should talk to your docter about your medical history. He or she can refer you to an oncologist who would be able to give you better information.
unfortunately is runs in families.
Pray you don't get it.Go see a doctor every year for a check up.
u hav high chance to get the disease..
since u cant escape it.. well juz enjoy ur life now.. n dont forget to get regular checkup..
Look at glyconutrients for your health. there is information and links on my page. You have a high risk. See your doctor and tell him your family history. He'll get you on a schedule for check-up and tests. See him soon.
Ironically, the fact that you have a family history probably REDUCES your risk of dying from cancer! Since you have that knowledge, if you take all the right reductionary precautions (eat healthy, exercise, don't smoke) and start getting checked regularly (as your doctor sees fit), even if you do get cancer, if it's caught early enough, most cancers can now be treated very successfully.
Best wishes! Yes, your risk is definately higher than most, especially if it is one type of cancer in peticular. Get yourself set up with a good doctor that knows your family history and get annual exams so you can nip it in the bud if it grabs ya!
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