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Breast cancer is a common cancer - about 1 in 10 women in the UK will get it during their lifetime (around 10%). So if you have just one or even two elderly relatives diagnosed with Breast cancer, it does not mean that you are at much increased risk yourself.
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Can genetics cause ovarian cancer?
Women who have even one close relative with the disease increase their risk threefold. In addition, if a woman has had breast cancer , she is at an increased risk for ovarian cancer.
Are the genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 responsible for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer?
yes
Is ovarian cancer dominant or recessive?
Ovarian cancer and Breast cancer are held in the gene mutations BRCA1 and BRCA2, which only one parents needs in their genes to pass on to their children. So it is dominant.
What is the highest type of cancer in women?
breast cancer and ovarian cancer are common in women, however cervical cancer can also occur frequently.
What is Sharsheret?
Sharsheret is Hebrew for "chain." It's a Jewish organization that helps women with breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Did Angelina Jolie die?
Yes, she died on January 27, 2007 from breast and ovarian cancer.
Is there is another name for ovarian cancer?
Yes, ovarian cancer is sometimes referred to as ovarian carcinoma, which specifically denotes cancer that originates in the ovarian tissue. It can also be classified based on the type of cells involved, such as epithelial, germ cell, or stromal tumors, but "ovarian cancer" is the most commonly used term.
Did Angelina Jolie's mother die?
Yes, she died on January 27, 2007 from breast and ovarian cancer.
What are 10 causes of morbidity in females?
Cardiovascular diseases, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer, strokes, emphysema, accidents, gastric ulcers, diabetes.
Can a 28 year old have pancreatic cancer?
AnswerYes. Anyone can get any cancer at any time, except for only male cancers and only female cancers (such as breast and what not)Men CAN get breast cancer, it is however much more rare. They can not get uterine or ovarian cancer and women can not get prostate cancer.
What are the names of some breast cancer organizations?
Some names of breast cancer organizations include Breast Cancer Watch and Cancer Research. Another organization you may be interested in is the Cancer Society.
What a some current clinical trial services in Ontario?
Some current clinical trial services in Ontario include women with breast cancer and lymphoma or ovarian cancer. There is also a study of those with silicon breast implants.
