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Definitions for "First-degree relative"
Keywords:  sibling, ovarian, sister, daughter, pedigree
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parent, sibling or child.
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A mother, sister or daughter; this term is used when assessing risk of developing ovarian cancer. If a first-degree relative develops ovarian cancer, you should be tested for the disease also.
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A mother, father, sister, brother, daughter or son. When used in assessing risk of developing cancer, the health care professional is interested in case history of first-degree relatives. For example, if a first-degree relative develops ovarian cancer, you should be tested for the disease also.
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