Study confirms cancers-family link

[xchrom]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23431833


Having cancer in the family can increase your chances of developing not only the same cancer but other types too, research suggests.

A study of 23,000 people in Italy and Switzerland found that for each of 13 cancers, close relatives had an increased risk of the same disease.

But there was also evidence that a family history of one cancer could significantly raise the risk of others.

Cancer charities say risk depends on genes, lifestyle and environment.

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. Drs. have been asking about family history for years

so why is this a "new" study?

[Dawgs]

2. Uh, no shit!! n/t

[phylny]

3. In my mother's side of the family,

it's what's gonna kill ya.