Pancreatic cancer risk

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Asked for Female, 32 Years

My mother has been diagnosed with Sarcomatoid pancreatic carcinoma stage 4 last August. Two of her maternal aunts were also been attacked by cancer, one with breast cancer and another with cervical cancer previously. I am a single child. Do I have any risk of getting Pancreatic Cancer or any such cancer? If yes how to screen myself ?

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Dr. Arpita A Gupta Radiation Oncologist 13 yrs exp Greater Noida Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Arpita A Gupta

Radiation Oncologist 13 yrs exp Greater Noida

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Hello. In patients with history of cancer in the family, it is advisable to get screened for germline mutations. This is best done under the guidance of and after consulting an experienced genetic counselor. Thanks.

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