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05/04/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Debunking cancer myths: Few cancers come from an inherited gene, according to the scientists

Is cancer genetic? While many people believe that cancer simply runs in their family, science tells us that very few cancers are actually caused by genes inherited from our parents. In fact, estimates suggest that only about 5-to-10 percent of all cancers stem from an inherited gene. Even the National Cancer Institute admits the fact that […]

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