family history
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Breast cancer isn’t just a ‘pink’ disease; for men with a family history or genetic predisposition, a mammogram can be a lifesaving tool that overrides social stigma.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
It is part of the family history that Hill embraces.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
That means men with a BRCA2 gene variant and a family history of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancer.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
While family history may play a role in longevity, personal habits and advancements in medical technology also have added to people’s lifespans, Kolluri said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
For a few seconds, there was no Wick, no phantoms, no weird family history, no murals.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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