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If your mom had breast cancer, does that mean you will too? (Re-release)
Today's guest is discussing genetic testing, specifically because she has tested positive for a strong breast cancer gene. She believes this is the same gene that caused her mother to have breast cancer.
I've often wondered, if a close relative has had cancer, does that increase my chances of developing it as well?
What steps can be taken to prevent cancer if there is a significant family history of it?
How "close" does a relative need to be for their cancer diagnosis to raise their own risk?
Krista answered all these questions and so many more.
This is a tricky topic, and I'll be honest…
The skinny
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