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In some cases, it does not seem to be passed down: there are women who were diagnosed with Breast cancer despite no-one else in their family ever having the disease. But there does seem to be evidence of a genetic link in certain families: some women who get breast cancer may have a mother, a sister, or another close female relative who had the disease, leading scientists to believe that there is a hereditary component to breast cancer.
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Is breast cancer a dominant or ressesive disorder?
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How did paul McCartneys mom die?
She passed away from breast cancer, at age 47.
What is the significance of wearing a breast cancer pin?
The significance of wearing a breast cancer pin is to show your solidarity with those that are currently suffering or have passed away from breast cancer. It is also nice gesture to wear one if a friend is suffering from breast cancer.
What percentage of breast cancer is down to a genetic fault?
5% of breast cancer is down due to a genetic fault. These genes are passed down through abnormal genes passed from parent to child. An example of this is the BRCA genes.
Can cars be donated to help breast cancer?
Cars may be donated to the Breast Cancer Fund. The vehicle is sold at auction, and the sale proceeds are passed on to the Breast Cancer Fund. This may allow you to claim a tax deduction for the sale price of the vehicle.
What is breast cancer mode of transmission?
It is passed through the genes of the mother or it is in their family history
Is cancer herdatary?
Only certain cancers (breast etc.) can be passed on but lung caner etc. cant be passed from generation to generation.
What type of cancer does Robin Roberts have?
Roberts was battling breast cancer five years ago and has recently been diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, myelodysplastic syndrome.
Does Angelina Jolie have breast cancer?
No, Angelina Jolie never had breast cancer. She has the gene for breast cancer. She removed her breasts to stop any cancer from forming.Angelina Jolie does not have breast cancer. She does carry the gene for breast cancer. She had a preventive mastectomy.No, Angelina Jolie has never had breast cancer. She was tested and told that she carried the breast cancer gene. She has a preventive mastectomy.Angelina Jolie does not or did not have breast cancer. She had breast surgery just as a precaution because of her mother having breast cancer.
Does breast suking can avoid breast cancer?
Breast sucking will not avoid breast cancer.
What professional black model passed this month?
Her name is Naomi Sims and she was 61-years-old when she passed away on August 1 from breast cancer.
Is breast cancer a diesease?
Breast cancer is a disease.
