To explain: If the individual should get screened for cancer or not if his close family had a prior history of cancer.
Introduction: The uncontrolled growth of cells or forming a mass of cells is called as cancer or tumor. It is usually caused due to spontaneous gene mutations due to DNA damage or acquired mutations. Some cancers may be hereditary, that is, inherited from parents and present in all cells of the body.
To explain: Whether an individual should know the results if his sibling decides to get screened for cancer.
Introduction: The uncontrolled growth of cells or forming a mass of cells is called as cancer or tumor. It is usually caused due to spontaneous gene mutations due to DNA damage or acquired mutations. Some cancers may be hereditary, that is, inherited from parents and present in all cells of the body.
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